Webbrace. To make tense; strain up; increase the tension, tone, or vigor of; strengthen: used both literally and figuratively: as, to brace the nerves. brace. To fix in the position of a brace; hold firmly in place: used reflexively: as, to brace one's self against a …

WebThe state of being braced or tight; tension. A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members.

Webbrace noun / breis/ something that draws together and holds tightly beugel The dentist fitted her with a brace to straighten her teeth. a pair usually of game-birds koppel a brace of …

WebMar 17, 2022 · What are braces? Braces, also commonly called curly brackets or curly braces, are a rarely used punctuation mark in writing. They are often considered to be a type of bracket, a category that also typically includes parentheses, square brackets, and angle brackets. Braces come in pairs as { and }.

WebApr 7, 2013 · BRACE. By. N., Sam M.S. -. 40. n. an assistive device which holds and supports a limb or joint. It may also help position the neck and spine. Its structure is designed to allow flexion without limiting one's range of motion. BRACE: "Depending on the condition of the joint, a brace will need to be worn temporarily or long-term."

WebNov 20, 2022 · brace ( plural braces ) ( obsolete) Armor for the arm; vambrace. ( obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms. A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock. That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

WebDefine bracing. bracing synonyms, bracing pronunciation, bracing translation, English dictionary definition of bracing. adj. Invigorating or refreshing; strengthening: a bracing tonic. n. 1. A support; a brace. 2. Braces considered as a group. brac′ing·ly adv. American... Bracing - definition of bracing by The Free Dictionary. https://www ...

WebApr 16, 2017 · The word ‘brace’ itself is related to the verbs ‘to brace’ and ‘to embrace’: the original meaning (from Old French brace) is ‘ [a pair of] arms’. ‘To brace’ originally meant ‘clasp/fasten tightly’, which is a plausible meaning for a verb directly derived from the word for an arm. ‘To embrace’ is simply to put ...

WebDefinition of 'Brace' 4. (Arch. & Engin.) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts.

WebDec 13, 2020 · Vertical curly braces. To define a left vertical curly brace we use the attribute. \left\{. to close it we use. \right\} To do not close ou do not open one of it, we use the dot attribute . For example: $$ \sigma(s,i) = \left\{ \begin{array}{ll} \tau_{si} & \mbox{si } \{s,i\} \in E \\ \infty & \mbox{sinon.} \end{array} \right. $$.

Webbrace noun [C] (SUPPORT) something that supports or holds something in the correct position: He wore a neck brace for months after the accident. brace noun [C] (TEETH) …

WebBrace position definition: You can refer to two things of the same kind as a brace of that thing. The plural form is... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

Webbrace (oneself) for (something) To physically or mentally prepare oneself for something, typically something that is imminent, in an attempt to limit any adverse impact. I braced myself for that big bump by holding onto the seat in front of me. I had braced myself for rejection, so hearing that I'd gotten the promotion was a very pleasant surprise! See ...

WebJul 28, 2021 · A pistol brace, also known as a stabilizing brace, is an accessory that attaches to the rear of the gun and allows the firearm to be fired one-handed. A pistol brace on the end of a Springfield Saint. It basically slips around the forearm of the shooter and, using Velcro, secures to the arm.