brace

Noun
  1. A support that steadies or strengthens something else (synset 102890450)
    "he wore a brace on his knee"
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • ankle brace - a brace worn to strengthen the ankle
    • back brace - a brace worn to support the back
    • knee brace - a brace worn to strengthen the knee
    • neck brace - a brace worn to steady the neck
    • skeg - a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost
  2. Two items of the same kind (synset 113765745)
    is a type of: 2, deuce, ii, two - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
    subtypes: doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
    has: fellow, mate - one of a pair
    same as: couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, pair, span, twain, twosome, yoke
  3. A set of two similar things considered as a unit (synset 108001665)
    is a type of: set - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
    subtypes: tweedledee and tweedledum, tweedledum and tweedledee - any two people who are hard to tell apart
    same as: pair
  4. Either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material (synset 106855215)
    is a type of: punctuation, punctuation mark - the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
  5. A rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it (synset 102890924)
    is a type of: rope - a strong line
    subtypes: royal brace - a brace to secure the royal mast
  6. Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) (synset 102890730)
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: man's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear
    has: shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
    same as: gallus, suspender
  7. An appliance that corrects dental irregularities (synset 102890320)
    is a type of: dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth
    same as: braces, orthodontic braces
  8. A carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring (synset 102890148)
    is a type of: stock - the handle end of some implements or tools
    is a part of: brace and bit - a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it
    same as: bitstock
  9. A structural member used to stiffen a framework (synset 102889840)
    is a type of:
    subtypes:
    • crosspiece - a transverse brace
    • gusset, gusset plate - a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
    • guy, guy cable, guy rope, guy wire - a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
    • stay - (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
    • stringer - brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull
    • strut - brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
    • crosstie, railroad tie, sleeper, tie - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
    is a part of: frame, framework - a structure supporting or containing something
    same as: bracing
Verb
  1. Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (synset 201810076)
    is a type of: fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up - make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
    subtypes: nerve, steel - get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
    same as: poise
  2. Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (synset 201222557)
    "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
    is a type of: beef up, fortify, strengthen - make strong or stronger
    subtypes:
    • ballast - make steady with a ballast
    • guy - steady or support with a guy wire or cable
    same as: stabilise, stabilize, steady
  3. Support by bracing (synset 201222270)
    is a type of: hold, hold up, support, sustain - be the physical support of; carry the weight of
    subtypes: tread - brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
  4. Cause to be alert and energetic (synset 200022679)
    "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
    is a type of: affect - act physically on; have an effect upon
    subtypes:
    same as: arouse, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate

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