brace
Noun
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is a type of:
- reinforcement, strengthener - a device designed to provide additional strength
- support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
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
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is a type of: 2, deuce, ii, two - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this numbersubtypes: doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
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is a type of: set - a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so usedsubtypes: tweedledee and tweedledum, tweedledum and tweedledee - any two people who are hard to tell apartsame as: pair
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is a type of: punctuation, punctuation mark - the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
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is a type of: rope - a strong linesubtypes: royal brace - a brace to secure the royal mast
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domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than oneis a type of: man's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wearhas: shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
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is a type of: dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teethsame as: braces, orthodontic braces
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is a type of: stock - the handle end of some implements or toolsis a part of: brace and bit - a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn itsame as: bitstock
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is a type of:
- reinforcement, strengthener - a device designed to provide additional strength
- structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
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
same as: bracing
Verb
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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, etcsame as: poise
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subtypes: tread - brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
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is a type of: affect - act physically on; have an effect uponsubtypes:
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