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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Embracer :: Embracer (n.) One who embraces.
Brace :: Brace (n.) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
Clip :: Clip (v. t.) To embrace, hence; to encompass..
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
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..
Frap :: Frap (v. t.) To brace by drawing together, as the cords of a drum..
Bosom :: Bosom (n.) Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold.
Butting Joint :: Butting joint () A joint between two pieces of timber or wood, at the end of one or both, and either at right angles or oblique to the grain, as the joints which the struts and braces form with the truss posts; -- sometimes called abutting joint..
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To clasp in the arms with affection; to take in the arms; to hug.
Amplexation :: Amplexation (n.) An embrace.
Vantbrass :: Vantbrass (n.) Armor for the arm; vambrace.
Embrace :: Embrace (v. t.) To fasten on, as armor..
Topgallant :: Topgallant (a.) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship..
Toed :: Toed (a.) Having the end secured by nails driven obliquely, said of a board, plank, or joist serving as a brace, and in general of any part of a frame secured to other parts by diagonal nailing..
Include :: Include (v. t.) To comprehend or comprise, as a genus the species, the whole a part, an argument or reason the inference; to contain; to embrace; as, this volume of Shakespeare includes his sonnets; he was included in the invitation to the family; to and including page twenty-five..
Suspensation :: Suspender (n.) One who, or that which, suspends; esp., one of a pair of straps or braces worn over the shoulders, for holding up the trousers..
Collingly :: Collingly (adv.) With embraces.
Couple :: Couple (a.) Two of the same kind connected or considered together; a pair; a brace.
Counterbrace :: Counterbrace (v. t.) To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another..
Thorough-brace :: Thorough-brace (n.) A leather strap supporting the body of a carriage, and attached to springs, or serving as a spring. See Illust. of Chaise..
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