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Armor for the arm; vambrace.
A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Synonyms
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
"All hands, brace for impact!"
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
"He braced himself against the crowd."
To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.
"to brace the yards"
To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
How to use "BRACE" in a sentence
"All hands, brace for impact!"
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.…
"He braced himself against the crowd."
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.…
"to brace the yards"
To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a mor…
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