Braces — synonyms, definition

1. braces (Noun)

18 synonyms

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9 definitions

braces (Noun) — An appliance that corrects dental irregularities.

braces (Noun) — A support that steadies or strengthens something else. ex. "he wore a brace on his knee"

braces (Noun) — Two items of the same kind.

braces (Noun) — A set of two similar things considered as a unit.

braces (Noun) — Either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material.

braces (Noun) — A rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it.

braces (Noun) — Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural).

braces (Noun) — A carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring.

braces (Noun) — A structural member used to stiffen a framework.

15 types of

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24 types

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4 parts

fellow mate shoulder strap strap

2 parts of

brace and bit* frameworks

2. braces (Verb)

9 synonyms

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4 definitions

braces (Verb) — Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult.

braces (Verb) — Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace. ex. "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

braces (Verb) — Support by bracing.

braces (Verb) — Cause to be alert and energetic. ex. "Coffee and tea brace me"

14 types of

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20 types

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