Brace
[n] a structural member used to stiffen a framework
[n] the stock of a tool used for turning a drilling bit
[n] an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
[n] a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee"
[n] elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
[n] a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
[n] either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
[n] a set of two similar things considered as a unit
[n] two items of the same kind
[v] cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
[v] support by bracing
[v] support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
[v] prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
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Synonyms
arouse, bitstock, braces, bracing, couple, couplet, distich, doubleton, duad, duet, duo, dyad, energise, energize, gallus, pair, pair, perk up, poise, span, stabilise, stabilize, steady, stimulate, suspender, twain, twosome, yoke
Related Terms
Ace bandage, adhesive tape, advocate, afford support, alpenstock, animate, appeal, application, arm, athletic supporter, back, back up, backbone, backing, band, bandage, bandaging, Band-Aid, bandeau, bar, bar line, bear, bear up, bearer, beef up, belt, be