Synonyms for bracket

Synonyms for (noun) bracket

Synonyms: bracket, wall bracket

Definition: a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

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: bracket, square bracket

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


Synonyms: bracket, angle bracket

Definition: either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes 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


Synonyms: bracket

Definition: a category falling within certain defined limits

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 for (verb) bracket

Synonyms: bracket

Definition: classify or group

Similar words: group

Definition: arrange into a group or groups

Usage: Can you group these shapes together?


Synonyms: bracket, bracket out

Definition: place into brackets

Usage: Please bracket this remark

Similar words: edit, redact

Definition: prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

Usage: Edit a book on lexical semantics; she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages


Synonyms: bracket

Definition: support with brackets

Usage: bracket bookshelves

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?


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