Definition: a structural member used to stiffen a framework
Similar words: strengthener, reinforcement
Definition: a device designed to provide additional strength
Usage: the cardboard backing was just a strengthener; he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook
Similar words: structural member
Definition: support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
Definition: a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
Similar words: stock
Definition: the handle end of some implements or tools
Usage: he grabbed the cue by the stock
Synonyms: orthodontic braces, brace, braces
Definition: an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Similar words: dental appliance
Definition: a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth
Synonyms: brace
Definition: a support that steadies or strengthens something else
Usage: he wore a brace on his knee
Similar words: strengthener, reinforcement
Definition: a device designed to provide additional strength
Usage: the cardboard backing was just a strengthener; he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook
Similar words: support
Definition: any device that bears the weight of another thing
Usage: there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Synonyms: brace, suspender, gallus
Definition: elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
Similar words: man's clothing
Definition: clothing that is designed for men to wear
Synonyms: brace
Definition: a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
Similar words: rope
Definition: a strong line
Synonyms: brace
Definition: either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
Similar words: punctuation, punctuation mark
Definition: the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
Definition: a set of two similar things considered as a unit
Similar words: set
Definition: a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
Usage: a set of books; a set of golf clubs; a set of teeth
Synonyms: couple, couplet, distich, duad, duet, duo, dyad, twain, twosome, pair, yoke, span, brace
Definition: two items of the same kind
Similar words: II, 2, deuce, two
Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
Synonyms: stimulate, brace, arouse, energise, energize, perk up
Definition: cause to be alert and energetic
Usage: Coffee and tea stimulate me; This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate
Similar words: affect
Definition: act physically on; have an effect upon
Usage: the medicine affects my heart rate
Synonyms: brace
Definition: support by bracing
Similar words: hold, hold up, support, sustain
Definition: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Usage: The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam; What's holding that mirror?
Synonyms: steady, brace, stabilise, stabilize
Definition: support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Usage: brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
Similar words: beef up, strengthen, fortify
Definition: make strong or stronger
Usage: This exercise will strengthen your upper body; strengthen the relations between the two countries
Definition: prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
Similar words: set, set up, gear up, fix, prepare, ready
Definition: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Usage: Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill