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BRACE
- to support (to hold up) [v BRACED, BRACING, BRACES]
- device that holds parts together or in place
- anything that stiffens or steadies
- character, { or }, used to connect words or lines to be considered together
- to support (to hold up or add strength to) [v BRACED, BRACES, BRACING] : BRACINGLY [adv]
- device for straightening the teeth
- pair
- to fasten or strengthen with a brace
- to steady (oneself)
- to brace (the yards of a square-rigged vessel) more nearly athwartships, as for running free
- to summon up one's courage; become resolute