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Bracket :: Bracket (n.) One of two characters [], used to inclose a reference, explanation, or note, or a part to be excluded from a sentence, to indicate an interpolation, to rectify a mistake, or to supply an omission, and for certain other purposes; -- called also crotchet..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., -- generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2..

Bracketing :: Bracketing (n.) A series or group of brackets; brackets, collectively..

Parathesis :: Parathesis (n.) The matter contained within brackets.

Bracket :: Bracket (n.) The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage.

Gusset :: Gusset (n.) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a locomotive boiler..

Bracket :: Bracket (n.) A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like..

Modillion :: Modillion (n.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances..

Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) Hence, a work of art of sacred subject, having a partially architectural character, as a solid frame resting on a bracket, or the like..

Crotchet :: Crotchet (n.) A bracket. See Bracket.

Bracket :: Bracket (v. t.) To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.

Console :: Console (n.) Any small bracket; also, a console table..

Console :: Console (n.) A bracket whose projection is not more than half its height.

Bracket :: Bracket (n.) A shot, crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support..

Miserere :: Miserere (n.) A small projecting boss or bracket, on the under side of the hinged seat of a church stall (see Stall). It was intended, the seat being turned up, to give some support to a worshiper when standing. Called also misericordia..

Bracketed :: Bracketed (imp. & p. p.) of Bracke.

Ancone :: Ancone (n.) A bracket supporting a cornice; a console.

Cantalever :: Cantalever (n.) A bracket to support a balcony, a cornice, or the like..

Bracketing :: Bracketing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bracke.

Corbel :: Corbel (n.) A bracket supporting a superincumbent object, or receiving the spring of an arch. Corbels were employed largely in Gothic architecture..

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