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brace

Letters that make brace

a, b, e, c, r are letters that make 'brace'

Words within brace

race, BR, ACE, AC, ace, CE, bra, RA, Ra, Ac, Br, Ce are words within 'brace'

Anagrams of brace

acerb, caber are anagrams of 'brace'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of brace

braced, braces, bracer are words created by adding a letter to 'brace'

brace is a 5 letter word starting with b
brace is a 5 letter word ending with e

13 possible definitions for 'brace'

Brace as "a structural member used to stiffen a framework"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bracing has the same meaning as brace

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of structural member, reinforcement, strengthener.

Types of brace

crosspiece, gusset, gusset plate, guy, guy cable, guy wire, guy rope, stay, strut, tie, railroad tie, crosstie, stringer, sleeper are types of 'brace'.

brace as a part

'brace' can be a part of framework.

Derivatives of brace

brace is a derivative of brace.

Brace as "an appliance that corrects dental irregularities"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

braces, orthodontic braces have the same meaning as 'brace'

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of dental appliance.

Brace as "a support that steadies or strengthens something else"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of reinforcement, strengthener, support.

Types of brace

ankle brace, back brace, knee brace, neck brace, skeg are types of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

brace, stabilize, stabilise, steady are derivatives of 'brace'.

Example of brace used within this context

"he wore a brace on his knee"

Brace as "elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

suspender, gallus have the same meaning as 'brace'

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of man's clothing.

Parts of brace

strap, shoulder strap are parts of 'brace'.

brace Usage

'brace' can be a useage of plural, plural form.

Derivatives of brace

suspend is a derivative of brace.

Brace as "a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

bitstock has the same meaning as brace

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of stock.

brace as a part

'brace' can be a part of brace and bit.

Brace as "a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of rope.

Types of brace

royal brace is a type of brace.

Brace as "either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of punctuation, punctuation mark.

Brace as "a set of two similar things considered as a unit"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pair has the same meaning as brace

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of set.

Types of brace

Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Tweedledee and Tweedledum are types of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

couple, twin, pair, mate, geminate, match are derivatives of 'brace'.

Brace as "two items of the same kind"

Under this definition, brace is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

span, duet, couplet, duo, pair, couple, twosome, twain, distich, dyad, duad, yoke have the same meaning as 'brace'

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of II, deuce, two, 2.

Types of brace

doubleton is a type of brace.

Parts of brace

mate, fellow are parts of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

couple, twin, pair, mate, geminate, match are derivatives of 'brace'.

Brace as "cause to be alert and energetic"

Under this definition, brace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

arouse, energize, energise, stimulate, perk up have the same meaning as 'brace'

Antonyms

tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, calm, sedate, de-energize, de-energise have the opposite meaning of 'brace'

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of affect.

Types of brace

cathect, revive, recreate, reanimate, vivify, revivify, invigorate, reinvigorate, enliven, liven, liven up, quicken, renovate, repair, invigorate, animate, animate are types of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

activation, bracer, pick-me-up, energiser, stimulant drug, vitality, activating, vitalizer, vitaliser, free energy, excitant, energy, zip, vigor, vigour, stimulative, get-up-and-go, energizer, animator, vim, energizing, stimulant, push are derivatives of 'brace'.

Brace as "support by bracing"

Under this definition, brace is a verb and has the following properties:

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of sustain, hold, hold up, support.

Types of brace

tread is a type of brace.

Derivatives of brace

brace, bracing are derivatives of 'brace'.

Brace as "prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult"

Under this definition, brace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

poise has the same meaning as brace

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of prepare, gear up, ready, set, fix, set up.

Types of brace

steel, nerve are types of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

aplomb, assuredness, poise, sang-froid, cool are derivatives of 'brace'.

Brace as "support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace"

Under this definition, brace is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

stabilize, stabilise, steady have the same meaning as 'brace'

brace as a type

'brace' can be a type of beef up, fortify, strengthen.

Types of brace

ballast, guy are types of 'brace'.

Derivatives of brace

brace, stabilisation, stabilization are derivatives of 'brace'.

Example of brace used within this context

"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"