BRACE

(noun) a structural member used to stiffen a framework
synonyms : bracing
(noun) a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
synonyms : bitstock
(noun) an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
synonyms : braces , orthodontic braces
(noun) a support that steadies or strengthens something else
"he wore a brace on his knee"
(noun) elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
synonyms : gallus , suspender
(noun) a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
(noun) either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
(noun) a set of two similar things considered as a unit
synonyms : pair
(noun) two items of the same kind
synonyms : couple , couplet , distich , duad , duet , duo , dyad , pair , span , twain , twosome , yoke
The pair of ribbons made a couple. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cause to be alert and energetic
"Coffee and tea stimulate me", "This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate"
synonyms : arouse , energise , energize , perk up , stimulate
During exam days coffe & tea energise me. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) support by bracing
(verb) support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
synonyms : stabilise , stabilize , steady
(verb) prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
synonyms : poise
The soldiers poised themselves for an attack from the enemy. -added by naila_inlas

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