Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Brace.
How to pronounce brace:
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Brace - as a noun
A support that steadies or strengthens something else
Example: "He wore a brace on his knee"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reinforcement20strengthener16support11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Two items of the same kind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
couple10couplet11distich13duad6duet5duo4dyad9pair6span6twain8twosome12yoke11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
2deuce8iitwo6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A set of two similar things considered as a unit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pair6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
A rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rope6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
braces10orthodontic bracesA carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitstock16A structural member used to stiffen a framework
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bracing12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reinforcement20strengthener16structural memberHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Brace - as a verb
Prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poise7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fix13gear upprepare11ready9set3set upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Example: "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stabilise11stabilize20steady10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beef upfortify16strengthen14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Support by bracing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold8hold upsupport11sustain7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to be alert and energetic
Example: "Coffee and tea stimulate me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse6energise9energize18perk upstimulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She wore a brace on her wrist after spraining it in a fall."
"The orthodontist recommended a brace to correct his misaligned teeth."
"The construction worker wore a brace to support his injured back."
"The hiker carried a brace to help stabilize his injured ankle."
"The woman used a knee brace to alleviate pain while running."
Word Game Points
Is BRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brace is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BRACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brace is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BRACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brace is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
