fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong

a shape distorted by twisting or folding

fasten with a buckle or buckles

fold or collapse

bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

work very hard, like a slave

consent reluctantly

armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

any of various ferns of the genera Dryopteris or Polystichum or Lastreopsis having somewhat shield-shaped coverings on the sori

plant of southeastern Europe having yellow flowers like those of mustard and pods with open valves resembling bucklers

parasitic shrub of the eastern United States having opposite leaves and insignificant greenish flowers followed by oily dull green olivelike fruits

parasitic shrub of the eastern United States having opposite leaves and insignificant greenish flowers followed by oily dull green olivelike fruits