Definition of brace

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Brace (v. t.) To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves..

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Forebrace :: Forebrace (n.) A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail..
Bracer :: Bracer (n.) That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage..
Prospect :: Prospect (v.) That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
Embracive :: Embracive (a.) Disposed to embrace; fond of caressing.
Armlet :: Armlet (n.) An arm ring; a bracelet for the upper arm.
Snap :: Snap (v. t.) A small catch or fastening held or closed by means of a spring, or one which closes with a snapping sound, as the catch of a bracelet, necklace, clasp of a book, etc..
Clasp :: Clasp (v. t.) To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.
Embrace :: Embrace (n.) Intimate or close encircling with the arms; pressure to the bosom; clasp; hug.
Leash :: Leash (n.) A brace and a half; a tierce; three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general..
Magged :: Magged (a.) Worn; fretted; as, a magged brace..
Studded :: Stud (n.) An iron brace across the shorter diameter of the link of a chain cable.
Vantbrass :: Vantbrass (n.) Armor for the arm; vambrace.
Fold :: Fold (v. t.) To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
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 attempt to influence corruptly, as a jury or court..
Effect :: Effect (n.) Goods; movables; personal estate; -- sometimes used to embrace real as well as personal property; as, the people escaped from the town with their effects..
Coll :: Coll (v. t.) To embrace.
Check :: Check (v. t.) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended..
Footboard :: Footboard (n.) A board or narrow platfrom upon which one may stand or brace his fee.
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To move around by means of braces; as, to brace the yards..
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