braced

Adjective
  1. Positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger (synset 301849670)
    "he stood to attention with his shoulders braced"
    similar to: prepared - made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
  2. Held up by braces or buttresses (synset 302359688)
    similar to: supported - held up or having the weight borne especially from below
    same as: buttressed

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