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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Beclip :: Beclip (v. t.) To embrace; to surround.
Heartstring :: Heartstring (n.) A nerve or tendon, supposed to brace and sustain the heart..
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A narrow crosspiece of the bottom of a boat against which a rower braces his feet.
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..
Pax :: Pax (n.) The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches..
Brace :: Brace (v. i.) To get tone or vigor; to rouse one's energies; -- with up.
Pair :: Pair (n.) Two of a sort; a span; a yoke; a couple; a brace; as, a pair of horses; a pair of oxen..
Chin :: Chin (n.) The exterior or under surface embraced between the branches of the lower jaw bone, in birds..
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Colling :: Colling (v. t.) An embrace; dalliance.
Espouse :: Espouse (v. t.) To take to one's self with a view to maintain; to make one's own; to take up the cause of; to adopt; to embrace.
Cross-spall :: Cross-spall (n.) One of the temporary wooden braces, placed horizontally across a frame to hold it in position until the deck beams are in; a cross-pawl..
Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
Clip :: Clip (n.) An embrace.
Embracive :: Embracive (a.) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
Hugger :: Hugger (n.) One who hugs or embraces.
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Frap :: Frap (v. t.) To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum..
Espouser :: Espouser (n.) One who espouses; one who embraces the cause of another or makes it his own.
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