Bracer

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪsər/

Definitions of bracer

noun a device or piece of equipment that provides support or protection, typically worn on the arm or wrist

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a bracer on her arm to protect it during archery practice.

A2 The knight put on his bracers before heading into battle.

B1 The blacksmith crafted a sturdy bracer for the warrior to wear in combat.

B2 The leather bracer was decorated with intricate designs and symbols.

C1 The high-tech bracer was equipped with sensors to monitor the athlete's performance.

C2 The ancient artifact was believed to be a ceremonial bracer worn by tribal leaders.

Examples of bracer in a Sentence

formal The knight wore a sturdy bracer to protect his forearm during battle.

informal I bought a new leather bracer for my cosplay costume.

slang Check out my cool bracer, it's got some serious bling on it.

figurative She used her wit as a bracer to shield herself from criticism.

Grammatical Forms of bracer

• past tense: braced
• plural: bracers
• comparative: more bracing
• superlative: most bracing
• present tense: brace
• future tense: will brace
• perfect tense: have braced
• continuous tense: is bracing
• singular: bracer
• positive degree: bracer
• infinitive: to brace
• gerund: bracing
• participle: braced

Origin and Evolution of bracer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bracer' originated from the Old French word 'braceure' which meant armor for the arms.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bracer' evolved to refer to a protective guard worn on the arm for archery, and eventually to a supportive band worn around the wrist or forearm in various sports and activities.