braces
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/ˈbɹeɪsɪz/
English
Definitions
noun
- Armor for the arm; vambrace.
- A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
- A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
- That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
verb
- To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.“All hands, brace for impact!”
- To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.“He braced himself against the crowd.”
- To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.“to brace the yards”
- To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
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