buckling

/ ˈbʌklɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for a bloater

Word History and Origins

Origin of buckling¹

C20: from German Bückling

Example Sentences

The mother of seven children, aged 10 months to 16, said she often fears buckling under the weight of the economy.

From BBC

The vessel also had an acoustic monitoring device - essentially mics fixed to the sub listening for signs it was buckling or breaking.

From BBC

His sister places a belt around his waist before adding knee wraps to keep his legs from buckling.

From Los Angeles Times

Some are already buckling, telling Number 10 that they cannot support the cut winter fuel payments cut.

From BBC

China will gradually raise its statutory retirement age in the next five years to try to cope with its ageing population and buckling pension system.

From BBC

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