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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Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A narrow crosspiece of the bottom of a boat against which a rower braces his feet.
Inspectorship :: Inspectorship (n.) The district embraced by an inspector's jurisdiction.
Abox :: Abox (adv. & a.) Braced aback.
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..
Vantbrass :: Vantbrass (n.) Armor for the arm; vambrace.
Butting Joint :: Butting joint () A joint between two pieces of timber or wood, at the end of one or both, and either at right angles or oblique to the grain, as the joints which the struts and braces form with the truss posts; -- sometimes called abutting joint..
Bosom :: Bosom (n.) The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to which anything is pressed when embraced by them..
Embraceor :: Embraceor (n.) One guilty of embracery.
Armillary :: Armillary (n.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a bracelet or ring; consisting of rings or circles..
Forebrace :: Forebrace (n.) A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail..
Hugger :: Hugger (n.) One who hugs or embraces.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
Brace :: Brace (n.) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) An ornamental band or ring, for the wrist or the arm; in modern times, an ornament encircling the wrist, worn by women or girls..
Brace :: Brace (n.) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
Comply :: Comply (v. i.) To infold; to embrace.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To include as parts of a whole; to comprehend; to take in; as, natural philosophy embraces many sciences..
Gripe :: Gripe (v. t.) To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) An iron socket, or support, for the foot of a brace at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier..
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves..
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