Pronunciation: /breɪs/
noun a device that holds things tightly together or that gives support, such as a brace on a broken leg
A1 She wore a brace on her injured knee.
A2 The dentist recommended a brace to straighten his teeth.
B1 He used a brace to secure the shelves to the wall.
B2 The construction workers used a brace to support the beams.
C1 The brace of the ship was reinforced to withstand rough seas.
C2 The metal brace provided additional support for the bridge.
verb to make stronger by giving support
A1 I need to brace myself before jumping into the cold water.
A2 She braced her arm against the door to keep it from closing.
B1 The company is bracing for a decrease in sales next quarter.
B2 The government is bracing for potential protests following the new policy announcement.
C1 The building was braced with extra support beams to withstand the earthquake.
C2 The team braced themselves for the tough competition ahead.
formal She wore a brace on her ankle to support it during physical therapy.
informal I need to wear a brace on my knee after twisting it playing basketball.
slang I heard he's getting a new set of braces for his teeth next month.
figurative The small town had to brace itself for the impact of the upcoming storm.
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