Definition of brace

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Brace (n.) The state of being braced or tight; tension.

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Brace :: Brace (n.) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.
Neophyte :: Neophyte (n.) A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism..
Elastic :: Elastic (n.) An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber..
Interlock :: Interlock (v. i.) To unite, embrace, communicate with, or flow into, one another; to be connected in one system; to lock into one another; to interlace firmly..
Scarabee :: Scarabee (n.) A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf]..
Footboard :: Footboard (n.) A board or narrow platfrom upon which one may stand or brace his fee.
Stock :: Stock (n.) The handle or contrivance by which bits are held in boring; a bitstock; a brace.
Rebrace :: Rebrace (v. t.) To brace again.
Fold :: Fold (v.) That which is folded together, or which infolds or envelops; embrace..
Shore :: Shore (n.) A prop, as a timber, placed as a brace or support against the side of a building or other structure; a prop placed beneath anything, as a beam, to prevent it from sinking or sagging..
Brace :: Brace (n.) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
Embracive :: Embracive (a.) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
Studded :: Stud (n.) An iron brace across the shorter diameter of the link of a chain cable.
Imbracery :: Imbracery (n.) Embracery.
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Embrace :: Embrace (v. t.) To fasten on, as armor..
Accouplement :: Accouplement (n.) That which couples, as a tie or brace..
Heartstring :: Heartstring (n.) A nerve or tendon, supposed to brace and sustain the heart..
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