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Definition or meaning of the English word Brace
Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders. (n.). A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard; by which the yard is moved horizontally; also; a rudder gudgeon. (n.). A vertical curved line connecting two or more words or lines; which are to be taken together; thus; boll; bowl; or; in music; used to connect staves. (n.). A piece of material used to transmit; or change the direction of; weight or pressure; any one of the pieces; in a frame or truss; which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie; or as a strut; and serves to prevent distortion of the (n.). To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly; as; he braced himself against the crowd. (v. t.). The state of being braced or tight; tension. (n.). To get tone or vigor; to rouse one's energies; -- with up. (v. i.). A pair; a couple; as; a brace of ducks; now rarely applied to persons; except familiarly or with some contempt. (n.). To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as; to brace the nerves. (v. t.). A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood; for holding and turning bits; etc.; a bitstock. (n.). A cord; ligament; or rod; for producing or maintaining tension; as a cord on the side of a drum. (n.). That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop. (n.). To move around by means of braces; as; to brace the yards. (v. t.). To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly. (v. t.). To furnish with braces; to support; to prop; as; to brace a beam in a building. (v. t.). The mouth of a shaft. (n.). Armor for the arm; vantbrace. (n.). Harness; warlike preparation. (n.).
Translations for the English word Brace
Spanish Translation for the English word Brace is abrazadera
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