brace
[breɪs]
n
a hand tool for drilling holes, with a socket to hold the drill at one end and a cranked handle by which the tool can be turnedIn full hand braceSee brace and bit
something that steadies, binds, or holds up another thing
a structural member, such as a beam or prop, used to stiffen a framework
a sliding loop, usually of leather, attached to the cords of a drum: used to change its tension
a pair; two, esp of game birds
a brace of partridges
either of a pair of characters, { }, used for connecting lines of printing or writing or as a third sign of aggregation in complex mathematical or logical expressions that already contain parentheses and square brackets
Also called: accolade a line or bracket connecting two or more staves of music
an appliance of metal bands and wires that can be tightened to maintain steady pressure on the teeth for correcting uneven alignment
any of various appliances for supporting the trunk, a limb, or teeth
another word for bracer
(in square-rigged sailing ships) a rope that controls the movement of a yard and thus the position of a sail
See braces
vb
to provide, strengthen, or fit with a brace
to steady or prepare (oneself or something) as before an impact
to stimulate; freshen; invigorate
sea air is bracing
to control the horizontal movement of (the yards of a square-rigged sailing ship)
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