Definition of brace

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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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Collingly :: Collingly (adv.) With embraces.
Unbrace :: Unbrace (v. t.) To free from tension; to relax; to loose; as, to unbrace a drum; to unbrace the nerves..
Infold :: Infold (v. t.) To clasp with the arms; to embrace.
Legatura :: Legatura (n.) A tie or brace; a syncopation.
Leiotrichi :: Leiotrichi (n. pl.) The division of mankind which embraces the smooth-haired races.
Brace :: Brace (n.) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell..
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..
Embrace :: Embrace (v. i.) To join in an embrace.
Bracing :: Bracing (n.) The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced..
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A narrow crosspiece of the bottom of a boat against which a rower braces his feet.
Brace :: Brace (n.) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Couple :: Couple (a.) Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
Brace :: Brace (n.) A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock..
Coll :: Coll (v. t.) To embrace.
Counter Brace :: Counter brace () The brace of the fore-topsail on the leeward side of a vessel.
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm.
Underbrace :: Underbrace (v. t.) To brace, fasten, or bind underneath or below..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
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