brace
English Thesaurus
1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | structural member, |
definition | : | support that is a constituent part of any structure or building (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | crosspiece, |
definition | : | a transverse brace (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | gusset, gusset plate, |
definition | : | a metal plate used to strengthen a joist (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | guy, guy cable, guy rope, guy wire, |
definition | : | a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | stay, |
definition | : | (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | stringer, |
definition | : | brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | strut, |
definition | : | brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | framework, |
definition | : | a structure supporting or containing something (noun.artifact) |
2. a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | stock, |
definition | : | the handle end of some implements or tools (noun.artifact) |
part meronym | : | brace and bit, |
definition | : | a drill consisting of a bit and a brace to hold and turn it (noun.artifact) |
3. an appliance that corrects dental irregularities (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | dental appliance, |
definition | : | a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth (noun.artifact) |
4. a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | support, |
definition | : | any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | ankle brace, |
definition | : | a brace worn to strengthen the ankle (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | back brace, |
definition | : | a brace worn to support the back (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | knee brace, |
definition | : | a brace worn to strengthen the knee (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | neck brace, |
definition | : | a brace worn to steady the neck (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | skeg, |
definition | : | a brace that extends from the rear of the keel to support the rudderpost (noun.artifact) |
5. elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | man's clothing, |
definition | : | clothing that is designed for men to wear (noun.artifact) |
part holonym | : | shoulder strap, strap, |
definition | : | a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag (noun.artifact) |
domain usage | : | plural, plural form, |
definition | : | the form of a word that is used to denote more than one (noun.communication) |
6. a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it (noun.artifact)
hypernym | : | rope, |
definition | : | a strong line (noun.artifact) |
hyponym | : | royal brace, |
definition | : | a brace to secure the royal mast (noun.artifact) |
7. either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material (noun.communication)
hypernym | : | punctuation, punctuation mark, |
definition | : | the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases (noun.communication) |
8. a set of two similar things considered as a unit (noun.group)
hypernym | : | set, |
definition | : | a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used (noun.group) |
9. two items of the same kind (noun.quantity)
hypernym | : | 2, deuce, ii, two, |
definition | : | the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number (noun.quantity) |
hyponym | : | doubleton, |
definition | : | (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player (noun.quantity) |
part holonym | : | fellow, mate, |
definition | : | one of a pair (noun.quantity) |
10. cause to be alert and energetic (verb.body)
hypernym | : | affect, |
definition | : | act physically on; have an effect upon (verb.body) |
hyponym | : | cathect, |
definition | : | inject with libidinal energy (verb.body) |
11. support by bracing (verb.contact)
hyponym | : | tread, |
definition | : | brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center (verb.contact) |
12. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb.contact)
hyponym | : | ballast, |
definition | : | make steady with a ballast (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | guy, |
definition | : | steady or support with a guy wire or cable (verb.change) |
13. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (verb.emotion)
hypernym | : | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up, |
definition | : | make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc (verb.change) |
hyponym | : | nerve, steel, |
definition | : | get ready for something difficult or unpleasant (verb.emotion) |
14. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | brace, brace, |
definition | : | support by bracing (verb.contact) |
15. a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact)
16. elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | suspend, |
definition | : | hang freely (verb.contact) |
17. a set of two similar things considered as a unit (noun.group)
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | occur in pairs (verb.contact) |
18. two items of the same kind (noun.quantity)
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | arrange in pairs (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | occur in pairs (verb.contact) |
19. cause to be alert and energetic (verb.body)
derivation | : | bracer, pick-me-up, |
definition | : | a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | energy, free energy, |
definition | : | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs (noun.phenomenon) |
derivation | : | energy, vim, vitality, |
definition | : | a healthy capacity for vigorous activity (noun.state) |
derivation | : | stimulative, |
definition | : | capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent (adj.all) |
20. support by bracing (verb.contact)
derivation | : | brace, bracing, |
definition | : | a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | brace, |
definition | : | a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact) |
21. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb.contact)
derivation | : | stabilisation, stabilization, |
definition | : | the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn (noun.act) |
derivation | : | brace, |
definition | : | a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact) |
22. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (verb.emotion)
23. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | brace, brace, |
definition | : | support by bracing (verb.contact) |
24. a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact)
25. elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural) (noun.artifact)
derivation | : | suspend, |
definition | : | hang freely (verb.contact) |
26. a set of two similar things considered as a unit (noun.group)
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | occur in pairs (verb.contact) |
27. two items of the same kind (noun.quantity)
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | arrange in pairs (verb.contact) |
derivation | : | geminate, pair, |
definition | : | occur in pairs (verb.contact) |
28. cause to be alert and energetic (verb.body)
derivation | : | bracer, pick-me-up, |
definition | : | a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor) (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | energy, free energy, |
definition | : | (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs (noun.phenomenon) |
derivation | : | energy, vim, vitality, |
definition | : | a healthy capacity for vigorous activity (noun.state) |
derivation | : | stimulative, |
definition | : | capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent (adj.all) |
29. support by bracing (verb.contact)
derivation | : | brace, bracing, |
definition | : | a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact) |
derivation | : | brace, |
definition | : | a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact) |
30. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb.contact)
derivation | : | stabilisation, stabilization, |
definition | : | the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn (noun.act) |
derivation | : | brace, |
definition | : | a support that steadies or strengthens something else (noun.artifact) |
31. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult (verb.emotion)
Visual ArtiKata
Explore brace in ArtiKata.com >