Definition of brace

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Brace (n.) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon..

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Abox :: Abox (adv. & a.) Braced aback.
Pentamera :: Pentamera (n. pl.) An extensive division of Coleoptera, including those that normally have five-jointed tarsi. It embraces about half of all the known species of the Coleoptera..
Embracement :: Embracement (n.) Willing acceptance.
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Comply :: Comply (v. i.) To infold; to embrace.
Halse :: Halse (v. t.) To embrace about the neck; to salute; to greet.
Comprehend :: Comprehend (v. t.) To contain; to embrace; to include; as, the states comprehended in the Austrian Empire..
Programme :: Programme (n.) That which is written or printed as a public notice or advertisement; a scheme; a prospectus; especially, a brief outline or explanation of the order to be pursued, or the subjects embraced, in any public exercise, performance, or entertainment; a preliminary sketch..
Brace :: Brace (n.) A vertical curved line connecting two or more words or lines, which are to be taken together; thus, boll, bowl; or, in music, used to connect staves..
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Receive :: Receive (v. t.) Hence: To gain the knowledge of; to take into the mind by assent to; to give admission to; to accept, as an opinion, notion, etc.; to embrace..
Bosom :: Bosom (n.) Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.
Bit :: Bit (v.) A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock. See Bitstock..
Compress :: Compress (v. t.) To embrace sexually.
Heartstring :: Heartstring (n.) A nerve or tendon, supposed to brace and sustain the heart..
Pointer :: Pointer (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
Embracery :: Embracery (n.) An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper inducements..
Counterbrace :: Counterbrace (v. t.) To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another..
Embracement :: Embracement (n.) State of being contained; inclosure.
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
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