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Meaning of the word braces in English

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braces

US /ˈbreɪ·sɪz/

Noun

1.

a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.

Example:
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a neck brace
Synonym:
supportcalipertruss
2.

a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt at the front and back to hold it up; suspenders.

Verb

1.

make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support.

Example:
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the posts were braced by lengths of timber
Synonym:
supportprop uphold upbuttresscarrybearunderpinstrengthenreinforcefortifyunderprop
2.

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant.

Example:
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both stations are bracing themselves for job losses
Synonym:
preparemake readygear upnervesteelgalvanizegirdstrengthenfortifybolsterbuttress
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brace