Meaning

That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..

Definitions by Sense

1. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
2. Something bracing; a stimulant.
3. (archery) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
4. Armor for the forearm; a brassard.
5. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.

Example Sentences

Country air in the fields, or in gardens, when breathed at proper hours, is an excellent bracer of the nerves, and a sure brightener of the complexion.

In fact I did not feel good. I was suffering from the morning sickness of the steady, heavy drinker. What I needed was a pick-me-up, a bracer.

To prevent the bow string from hanging on the left arm, it is covered with a piece of smooth leather, fastened on the outside of the arm, this is called a bracer.

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• bracers

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