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Bend to fasten shoe, perhaps (6)

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buckle

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(Other definitions for buckle that I've seen before include "Fasten up - give way" , "Crumple under pressure, or belt fastener" , "It's attached to a belt or shoe" , "Catch" , "Bend out of shape" .)

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