verbπShareTo prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow."All hands, brace for impact!"actiondisasterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly."He braced himself against the crowd."actionpositiontechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind."to brace the yards"nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop someone for questioning, usually said of police."The police officer braced the young man who was running away from the school. "policelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo confront with questions, demands or requests."The teacher braced the students with tough questions about the history of the Civil War. "demandcommunicationbusinessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with braces; to support; to prop."to brace a beam in a building"architecturebuildingtechnicalnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen."to brace the nerves"physiologybodyconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly."The doctor was bracing the injured man's knee with a bandage to keep it stable. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which braces."The carpenter added extra bracing to the bookshelf to prevent it from collapsing. "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brace."The athlete wore a special bracing to support his injured knee during practice. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA form of the military attention stance."The new recruits practiced their bracing for hours until their posture was perfect. "militarypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInvigorating or stimulating."The bracing morning air woke me up and made me feel ready for the day. "sensationconditionenergyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
