noun
a device that holds things tightly together or that gives support, such as a brace on a broken leg
verb
to make stronger by giving support
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She wore a brace on her ankle to support it during physical therapy.
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I need to wear a brace on my knee after twisting it playing basketball.
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I heard he's getting a new set of braces for his teeth next month.
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The small town had to brace itself for the impact of the upcoming storm.