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A brace is a metal device that can be fastened to a child's teeth in order to help them grow straight.

5 days ago · (plural brace) A pair, a couple; originally used of dogs, and later of animals generally (e.g., a brace of conies) and then other things, but rarely human persons.

Brace definition: A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp.

to furnish, fasten, or strengthen with or as if with a brace: He braced the sagging wall with a piece of wood. to prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant:[~ + oneself] couldn't brake in time and braced …

To prepare or position so as to be ready for impact or danger: Union members braced themselves for a confrontation with management.

Definition of brace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

What is the etymology of the noun brace? brace is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French brace, bras.

brace verb [T] (PREPARE) brace yourself to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant: