: 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:

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 system …

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

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

Dec 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.

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

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 determination.

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 …