give way vs buckle

give way is not a noun while buckle is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
give way	No	No	Yes	No
buckle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, buckle is a hyponym of give way; that is, buckle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give way:

Other hyponyms of give way include go off, implode, crumple, flop, break, sink, slide down, slump.

give way (noun)	buckle (noun)
	fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
	a shape distorted by twisting or folding

give way (verb)	buckle (verb)
stop operating or functioning	bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
end resistance, as under pressure or force	fasten with a buckle or buckles
move in order to make room for someone for something	fold or collapse
break down, literally or metaphorically