Definition of brace

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Brace (v. t.) To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves..

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Chaise :: Chaise (n.) A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Imbracery :: Imbracery (n.) Embracery.
Ulotrichi :: Ulotrichi (n. pl.) The division of mankind which embraces the races having woolly or crispy hair. Cf. Leiotrichi.
Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls..
Bracing :: Bracing (n.) The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced..
Cover :: Cover (v. t.) To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers a sum loaned on it; a law which covers all possible cases of a crime; receipts than do not cover expenses..
Embrace :: Embrace (v. t.) To fasten on, as armor..
Embraceor :: Embraceor (n.) One guilty of embracery.
Engender :: Engender (v. i.) To come together; to meet, as in sexual embrace..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Check :: Check (v. t.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended..
Legatura :: Legatura (n.) A tie or brace; a syncopation.
Girth :: Girth (n.) A small horizontal brace or girder.
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To receive or embrace, as opinions or belief, without examination or scruple; to receive implicitly..
Clasp :: Clasp (n.) A close embrace; a throwing of the arms around; a grasping, as with the hand..
Embrace :: Embrace (v. i.) To join in an embrace.
Rebrace :: Rebrace (v. t.) To brace again.
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
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