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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Counterbrace :: Counterbrace (v. t.) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.
Pointer :: Pointer (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
Circlet :: Circlet (n.) A little circle; esp., an ornament for the person, having the form of a circle; that which encircles, as a ring, a bracelet, or a headband..
Forebrace :: Forebrace (n.) A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail..
Logistics :: Logistics (n.) That branch of the military art which embraces the details of moving and supplying armies. The meaning of the word is by some writers extended to include strategy.
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Couple :: Couple (a.) Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
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..
Engender :: Engender (v. i.) To come together; to meet, as in sexual embrace..
Brace :: Brace (n.) A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock..
Bangle :: Bangle (n.) An ornamental circlet, of glass, gold, silver, or other material, worn by women in India and Africa, and in some other countries, upon the wrist or ankle; a ring bracelet..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
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..
Comply :: Comply (v. i.) To infold; to embrace.
Underbrace :: Underbrace (v. t.) To brace, fasten, or bind underneath or below..
Rebrace :: Rebrace (v. t.) To brace again.
Press :: Press (v.) To embrace closely; to hug.
Brace :: Brace (n.) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Armil :: Armil (n.) A bracelet.
Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..
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