brace
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/breɪs/
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/breɪs/
noun
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A tool that holds things together or keeps them in place.
He used a brace to fix the wobbly shelf.
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A metal piece worn in the mouth to straighten teeth.
She got a brace to fix her crooked teeth.
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Straps that hold up pants by going over the shoulders.
His pants stayed up thanks to the brace.
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A support for weak or hurt legs.
The brace helped him walk after his injury.
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The { } marks used to group words together.
Use a brace to group these items together.
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A pair of animals or birds caught in hunting.
The hunter brought back a brace of ducks.
verb
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To get ready for something hard or bad.
Brace yourself for the bad news.
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To push your body against something to not fall.
She braced against the wall to keep steady.
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To tighten your muscles before doing something hard.
Brace your muscles before lifting the heavy box.
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To make something stronger by adding support.
They braced the old fence with new posts.
translation
A tool that holds things together or keeps them in place.; A metal piece worn in the mouth to straighten teeth.; Straps that hold up pants by going over the shoulders.; A support for weak or hurt legs.; The { } marks used to group words together.; A pair of animals or birds caught in hunting.
To get ready for something hard or bad.; To push your body against something to not fall.; To tighten your muscles before doing something hard.; To make something stronger by adding support.
Word Forms
3rd Present
braces
Past
braced
Perfect
braced
Progressive
bracing
Plural
braces