: 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 turn wood-boring bits.

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

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

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 …

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

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.

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 …

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English brace1 /breɪs/ verb 1 [transitive] to mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to …

In a figurative sense, "brace" can mean mentally preparing oneself, gathering strength, or steeling oneself for anticipated challenges or adversity. It often implies a sense of resilience or …