Meaning & use
brace
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A device that supports, steadies, or holds something in place.
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She wore a brace on her wrist after spraining it.
Carpenters added a metal brace to stop the shelf from wobbling.
A note on using this word
Also used as a verb meaning to prepare for something difficult, as in the warning 'brace yourself,' which signals unwelcome news or impact.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something difficult or unpleasant.
Passengers were told to brace for a rough landing.
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