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BRACE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Brace.

How to pronounce brace:

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Brace - as a noun

A support that steadies or strengthens something else

Example: "He wore a brace on his knee"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reinforcementstrengthenersupport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Two items of the same kind

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couplecoupletdistichduadduetduodyadpairspantwaintwosomeyoke
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
2deuceiitwo
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A set of two similar things considered as a unit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pair
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
set
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material

A rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rope
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Elastic straps that hold trousers up

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gallussuspender

An appliance that corrects dental irregularities

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bracesorthodontic braces

A carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitstock

A structural member used to stiffen a framework

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bracing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reinforcementstrengthenerstructural member
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Brace - as a verb

Prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fixgear uppreparereadysetset up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

Example: "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stabilisestabilizesteady
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beef upfortifystrengthen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Support by bracing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
holdhold upsupportsustain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be alert and energetic

Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouseenergiseenergizeperk upstimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She wore a brace on her wrist after spraining it in a fall."
"The orthodontist recommended a brace to correct his misaligned teeth."
"The construction worker wore a brace to support his injured back."
"The hiker carried a brace to help stabilize his injured ankle."
"The woman used a knee brace to alleviate pain while running."
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Word Game Points

Is BRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BRACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BRACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brace is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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