braces Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
   orthodontic braces; brace.
   
2. noun a support that steadies or strengthens something else
   brace.
   
   • he wore a brace on his knee
3. noun two items of the same kind
   twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; pair; duet; brace; dyad; duad.
   
4. noun a set of two similar things considered as a unit
   pair; brace.
   
5. noun either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
   brace.
   
6. noun a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
   brace.
   
7. noun elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
   suspender; brace; gallus.
   
8. noun a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
   brace; bitstock.
   
9. noun a structural member used to stiffen a framework
   bracing; brace.
   
10. verb prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
    brace; poise.
    
11. verb support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
    steady; brace; stabilize; stabilise.
    
    • brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
12. verb support by bracing
    brace.
    
13. verb cause to be alert and energetic
    energize; arouse; energise; perk up; brace; stimulate.
    
    • Coffee and tea stimulate me
    • This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate

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