a support that steadies or strengthens something else; he wore a brace on his knee'
two items of the same kind
[ Syn: couple , pair , twosome , twain , span , yoke , couplet , distich , duo , duet , dyad , duad ]
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
[ Syn: pair ]
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
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
[ Syn: braces , orthodontic braces ]
a carpenters tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
[ Syn: bitstock ]
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
brace (n.)
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
[ Syn: poise ]
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; brace your elbows while working on the potters wheel
support by bracing
cause to be alert and energetic; Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesnt stimulate
[ Syn: stimulate , stimulate , stimulate , arouse , arouse , arouse , energize , energize , energize , energise , energise , energise , perk up , perk up , perk up ]