braces
|brac-es|
/breɪsɪz/
(brace)
prepare or support
Etymology
'brace' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'brace,' where 'brace' meant 'arms' or 'pair.'
'brace' changed from the Old French word 'brace' and eventually became the modern English word 'brace.'
Initially, it meant 'arms' or 'pair,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device that holds or fastens.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device that holds or fastens two or more things together.
The carpenter used braces to secure the beams.
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Noun 2
a dental appliance used to correct the alignment of teeth.
She wore braces for two years to straighten her teeth.
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Noun 3
a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders.
He wore braces to keep his trousers from falling.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 14:08