Braces

  • 121brace — /brays/, n., v., braced, bracing. n. 1. something that holds parts together or in place, as a clasp or clamp. 2. anything that imparts rigidity or steadiness. 3. Also called bitbrace, bitstock. Mach. a device for holding and turning a bit for… …

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  • 123Nick Abson — Nicholas Nick Abson Born Michael Nicholas Drinan December 22, 1946 (1946 12 22) (age 64) England Years active 41 Years …

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  • 125brace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 for supporting a part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ knee, leg, neck, shoulder VERB + BRACE ▪ have, wear ▪ …

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  • 126Bracing — Bra cing, n. 1. The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced. [1913 Webster] 2. (Engin.) Any system of braces; braces, collectively; as, the bracing of a truss. [1913 Webster] …

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