Brace

Quick meaning: Brace is a noun meaning A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.

Meaning

A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.

More Meanings

1. That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
2. A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
3. A thong used to regulate the tension of a drum.
4. The state of being braced or tight; tension.
5. Harness; warlike preparation.
6. (obsolete) Armor for the arm; vambrace.
7. (obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.

Example Sentences

a brace and bit

The little bones of the ear drum do in straining and relaxing it as the braces of the war drum do in that.

A brace of brethren, both bishops, both eminent for learning and religion, now appeared in the church; […]

But you, my brace of Lords, were I ſo minded / I heere could plucke his Highneſſe frowne vpon you / And iuſtifie you Traitors: […]

Word Forms

• braces
• bracing
• braced

Synonyms for brace

Depending on context, synonyms include fathom, dyad, twosome, poise, stimulate, arouse.

Antonyms for brace

Common opposites include sedate, calm, tranquillize, tranquilize, de-energize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include yoke, bitstock, energise, span, arouse, stimulate.

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