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 brace brace /ˈbreɪs/

noun

  1. () A support that steadies or strengthens something else  ( brace )
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
     He wore a brace on his knee
    he wore a brace on his knee
  2. A structural member used to stiffen a framework  ( brace , bracing )
    a structural member used to stiffen a framework
     The construction workers added bracing to ensure the building's stability.
    The construction workers added bracing to ensure the building's stability.
  3. A carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring  ( bitstock , brace )
    a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
  4. An appliance that corrects dental irregularities  ( brace , braces , orthodontic braces )
    an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
     My dentist recommended that I get braces to straighten my teeth
    My dentist recommended that I get braces to straighten my teeth
  5. Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)  ( brace , suspender , gallus )
    elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
     A suspender belt is a great way to add some sex appeal to lingerie, and is often worn by brides on their wedding night to surprise and delight their partner
    A suspender belt is a great way to add some sex appeal to lingerie, and is often worn by brides on their wedding night to surprise and delight their partner
  6. A rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it  ( brace )
    a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
  7. Either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material  ( brace )
    either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
  8. A set of two similar things considered as a unit  ( brace , pair )
    a set of two similar things considered as a unit
      They bought a pair of tickets to the concert.
    They bought a pair of tickets to the concert.
  9. Two items of the same kind  ( brace , couplet , distich , duad , duet , duo , dyad , span , twain , couple , pair , twosome , yoke )
    two items of the same kind

verb

  1. () Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace  ( stabilise [British] , stabilize , steady , brace )
    support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
     Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
    brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
  2. () Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult  ( poise , brace )
    prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
      I brace myself for the impact as the roller coaster takes a sudden drop.
    I brace myself for the impact as the roller coaster takes a sudden drop.
  3. () Support by bracing  ( brace )
    support by bracing
  4. Cause to be alert and energetic  ( brace , energise [British] , perk up , arouse , energize , stimulate )
    cause to be alert and energetic
     Coffee and tea stimulate me
    Coffee and tea stimulate me
     This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
    This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate