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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Buckle

What is the meaning of 'buckle' in the following sentence:

'As you go down for this exercise make sure your knees do not buckle in.'
  

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The expression "knees buckled" means the knees gave way or flexed, usually unintentionally. " I presume, in the usage you cite, it would mean not to let the knees bend inwards as opposed to straight forward during a particular exercise.

— Sam1947

  • The expression "knees buckled" means the knees gave way or flexed, usually unintentionally.
  • " I presume, in the usage you cite, it would mean not to let the knees bend inwards as opposed to straight forward during a particular exercise.
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The expression "knees buckled" means the knees gave way or flexed, usually unintentionally. As in, "She was so overcome with grief at hearing the news of her friend's death, her knees buckled and she had to be supported by her father."

I presume, in the usage you cite, it would mean not to let the knees bend inwards as opposed to straight forward during a particular exercise.
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