bracket (n.)

  1. a category falling within certain defined limits

  2. either of two punctuation marks (`< or `>) used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material

    [ Syn: angle bracket ]

  3. either of two punctuation marks (

    [ or ]) used to enclose textual material

    [ Syn: square bracket ]

  4. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

    [ Syn: wall bracket ]

    bracket (v.)

  1. support with brackets; bracket bookshelves'

  2. place into brackets; Please bracket this remark

    [ Syn: bracket out ]

  3. classify or group

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