brace

Definition

  • verb: to get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
  • verb: to fasten tightly
  • plural in U.S. English
  • synonyms: bind, tension, bitstock

Examples

  • She 'braced herself' with one hand and reached up with the other.

  • We need to add some sort of 'brace' to hold the shelf in place.

  • several 'brace' [=(more commonly) 'pairs'] of quail

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