buckle N)
1) a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap
2) a similarly shaped ornament on a shoe V)
3) to fasten or decorate with a buckle
4) to yield and give way under pressure or strain
Which of the definitions in the dictionary best fits the sentence: "Margaret failed her driver's exam because she forgot to buckle her seatbelt"?

Question

buckle N)
1) a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap
2)  a similarly shaped ornament on a shoe V)
3) to fasten or decorate with a buckle
4) to yield and give way under pressure or strain
Which of the definitions in the dictionary best fits the sentence: "Margaret failed her driver's exam because she forgot to buckle her seatbelt"?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This definition is "to fasten or decorate with a buckle" and refers to a verb. It fits perfectly with the sentence in question because "she forgot to fasten her seatbelt." is an appropriate substitute. 
Definition 1 is incorrect. The definition is "a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin", which refers to a noun. It does not fit the sentence in question because a verb is needed.
Definition 2 is incorrect. The definition is "a similarly shaped ornament on a shoe", which refers to a noun. It does not fit the sentence in question because a verb is needed. 
Definition 4 is incorrect. The definition is "to yield and give way under pressure or strain", refers to a verb, but is not the correct option for this sentence.

Buckle N) 1) a Flat, Typically Rectangular Frame with a Hinged Pin