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brace
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- pronunciation:
- breIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- brace up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device that holds things in position, such as a clamp.
The carpenter uses a brace to hold pieces of wood in place while he works.- synonyms:
- clamp, holder, vise
- similar words:
- clasp, clincher, coupling, mount, shore
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| definition 2: |
something that supports or steadies, such as a beam in the framework of a building.
This diagonal is the brace for this side of the structure.- synonyms:
- beam, prop, reinforcement, stanchion, stay, support
- similar words:
- bracket, buttress, cable, cantilever, mainstay, rib, shore, strut
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| definition 3: |
a device used to support an injured part of the body.
I had to wear a knee brace after my injury.- similar words:
- pad, splint, truss
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| definition 4: |
a tool used for holding and turning wood-boring bits.
- similar words:
- drill
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| definition 5: |
either of a pair of signs { } used to enclose words, quantities, or musical staves to be considered together.
- similar words:
- bracket, parenthesis
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| definition 6: |
a pair.
We spotted a brace of pheasants in the field.- synonyms:
- couple, pair
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| related words: |
clamp, pair, thwart, tie |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
braces, bracing, braced |
| definition 1: |
to support, hold steady, or strengthen with or as if with a brace.
They braced the drooping ceiling with a beam of timber.- synonyms:
- fortify, prop, stay, strengthen, support
- similar words:
- buttress, clamp, reinforce, shore up, stake, stanchion, truss
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| definition 2: |
to place tightly or firmly.
He braced his arms against the doorframe.- similar words:
- stabilize, steady, tense
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| definition 3: |
to steady (oneself), as against a force, shock, or disappointment.
Brace yourself for some bad news.- synonyms:
- fortify, steady
- similar words:
- arm, gird, prepare
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| definition 4: |
to invigorate or stimulate.
The chill autumn air braced him.- synonyms:
- energize, invigorate, refresh, revitalize, revive, stimulate
- similar words:
- fortify
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| related words: |
bear, bracket, nerve, pillar, restore, uphold, wall |
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| phrase: |
brace up |
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