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Uncommonbraced
The correct spelling is braced.
How to pronounce braced
verb
IPA: /bɹeɪst/
Say it like: Bra-sed
The correct spelling is braced. To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow. For example: "All hands, brace for impact!"
Usage Examples
“All hands, brace for impact!”
“He braced himself against the crowd.”
“to brace the yards”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
- 2.To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
- 3.To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.
- 4.To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
- 5.To confront with questions, demands or requests.
adjective
- 1.Having braces or similar supports.
- 2.(of multiple figures of the same form) Interlaced.
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