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Meaning of brace
noun
- 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.
- A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
verb
- To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow. Example: All hands, brace for impact!
- To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly. Example: 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. Example: to brace the yards
- To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
- To confront with questions, demands or requests.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
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