Definition of brace

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Brace (n.) A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension, as a cord on the side of a drum..

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Hydrography :: Hydrography (n.) That branch of surveying which embraces the determination of the contour of the bottom of a harbor or other sheet of water, the depth of soundings, the position of channels and shoals, with the construction of charts exhibiting these particulars..
Univocal :: Univocal (n.) A generic term, or a term applicable in the same sense to all the species it embraces..
Shore :: Shore (n.) A prop, as a timber, placed as a brace or support against the side of a building or other structure; a prop placed beneath anything, as a beam, to prevent it from sinking or sagging..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court..
Bosom :: Bosom (n.) Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.
Chaise :: Chaise (n.) A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse..
Strut :: Strut (n.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See Brace, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof..
Collingly :: Collingly (adv.) With embraces.
Twine :: Twine (n.) To wind about; to embrace; to entwine.
Abox :: Abox (adv. & a.) Braced aback.
Weather :: Weather (a.) Being toward the wind, or windward -- opposed to lee; as, weather bow, weather braces, weather gauge, weather lifts, weather quarter, weather shrouds, etc..
Bracing :: Bracing (n.) The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced..
Chin :: Chin (n.) The exterior or under surface embraced between the branches of the lower jaw bone, in birds..
Brace :: Brace (n.) Armor for the arm; vantbrace.
Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm.
Armillary :: Armillary (n.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a bracelet or ring; consisting of rings or circles..
Rerebrace :: Rerebrace (n.) Armor for the upper part of the arm.
Portal :: Portal (n.) The space, at one end, between opposite trusses when these are terminated by inclined braces..
Amplexation :: Amplexation (n.) An embrace.
Leash :: Leash (n.) A brace and a half; a tierce; three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general..
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