: to furnish or support with a brace. : to give life or energy to : freshen. : to place firmly. : something that connects, fastens, or tightens. : a tool with a U-shaped bend that is used to …

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

Brace definition: something that holds parts together or in place, as a clasp or clamp.. See examples of BRACE used in a sentence.

Wheel brace, aka lug wrench, used to remove nuts or bolts holding wheels to a vehicle Bracing (aeronautics), struts and wires which stiffen and strengthen the airframe Cross bracing, a …

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

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

brace, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Nov 14, 2025 · (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.

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

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 …