Definition of bracing

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Bracing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brac.

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Bridgeing :: Bridgeing (n.) The system of bracing used between floor or other timbers to distribute the weight.
Seventh :: Seventh (n.) An interval embracing seven diatonic degrees of the scale.
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Embracing :: Embracing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embrac.
Bracing :: Bracing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brac.
Swayed :: Sway-bracing (n.) The horizontal bracing of a bridge, which prevents its swaying..
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Sixth :: Sixth (n.) The interval embracing six diatonic degrees of the scale.
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Clinch :: Clinch (v. t.) To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly.
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Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut..
Shin :: Shin (v. i.) To climb a mast, tree, rope, or the like, by embracing it alternately with the arms and legs, without help of steps, spurs, or the like; -- used with up; as, to shin up a mast..
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Grasp :: Grasp (v. t.) To seize and hold by clasping or embracing with the fingers or arms; to catch to take possession of.
Dolus :: Dolus (n.) Evil intent, embracing both malice and fraud. See Culpa..
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