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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Encyclopedist :: Encyclopedist (n.) The compiler of an encyclopedia, or one who assists in such compilation; also, one whose knowledge embraces the whole range of the sciences..
Pax :: Pax (n.) The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches..
Latticing :: Latticing (n.) A system of bars crossing in the middle to form braces between principal longitudinal members, as of a strut..
Bracelet :: Bracelet (n.) A piece of defensive armor for the arm.
Bitstock :: Bitstock (n.) A stock or handle for holding and rotating a bit; a brace.
Counterbrace :: Counterbrace (v. t.) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.
Press :: Press (v.) To embrace closely; to hug.
Strut :: Strut (n.) Any part of a machine or structure, of which the principal function is to hold things apart; a brace subjected to compressive stress; -- the opposite of stay, and tie..
Legatura :: Legatura (n.) A tie or brace; a syncopation.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To seize eagerly, or with alacrity; to accept with cordiality; to welcome..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To accept; to undergo; to submit to.
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly; as, he braced himself against the crowd..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court..
Embracement :: Embracement (n.) State of being contained; inclosure.
Beclip :: Beclip (v. t.) To embrace; to surround.
Magged :: Magged (a.) Worn; fretted; as, a magged brace..
Couple :: Couple (a.) Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
Stock :: Stock (n.) The handle or contrivance by which bits are held in boring; a bitstock; a brace.
Inclasp :: Inclasp (v. t.) To clasp within; to hold fast to; to embrace or encircle.
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