Definition of brace

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Brace (v. t.) To move around by means of braces; as, to brace the yards..

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Clip :: Clip (v. t.) To embrace, hence; to encompass..
Univocal :: Univocal (n.) A generic term, or a term applicable in the same sense to all the species it embraces..
Brace :: Brace (n.) A pair; a couple; as, a brace of ducks; now rarely applied to persons, except familiarly or with some contempt..
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
Embracive :: Embracive (a.) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
Swallow :: Swallow (v. t.) To receive or embrace, as opinions or belief, without examination or scruple; to receive implicitly..
Round :: Round (n.) The step of a ladder; a rundle or rung; also, a crosspiece which joins and braces the legs of a chair..
Strut :: Strut (n.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the direction of its own length. See Brace, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof..
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart..
Accouplement :: Accouplement (n.) That which couples, as a tie or brace..
Hug :: Hug (n.) A close embrace or clasping with the arms, as in affection or in wrestling..
Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..
Accolade :: Accolade (n.) A brace used to join two or more staves.
Scarabee :: Scarabee (n.) A stylized representation of a scarab beetle in stone or faience; -- a symbol of resurrection, used by the ancient Egyptians as an ornament or a talisman, and in modern times used in jewelry, usually by engraving designs on cabuchon stones. Also used attributively; as, a scarab bracelet [a bracelet containing scarabs]; a scarab [the carved stone itelf]..
Cover :: Cover (v. t.) To extend over; to be sufficient for; to comprehend, include, or embrace; to account for or solve; to counterbalance; as, a mortgage which fully covers a sum loaned on it; a law which covers all possible cases of a crime; receipts than do not cover expenses..
Underbrace :: Underbrace (v. t.) To brace, fasten, or bind underneath or below..
Reembrace :: Reembrace (v. i.) To embrace again.
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
Vantbrace :: Vantbrace (n.) Alt. of Vantbras.
Inclasp :: Inclasp (v. t.) To clasp within; to hold fast to; to embrace or encircle.
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