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braces

UK
/ˈbreɪsɪz/
US
/ˈbreɪsɪz/

Translations

bracenoun

braces

pl

braces
pl
UK
/breɪs/
US
/breɪs/
раскосв строительстве
The carpenter used a brace to hold the wooden pieces in place while the glue dried.
Плотник использовал раскос, чтобы удержать деревянные детали на месте, пока клей сох.
She got braces to straighten her teeth.
Ей поставили брекеты, чтобы выровнять зубы.
параобычно о паре дичи или животных
The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants after a successful day in the field.
Охотник вернулся с парой фазанов после удачного дня в поле.
фигурная скобказнак { }
The mathematician used braces to group the terms in the equation.
Математик использовал фигурные скобки, чтобы сгруппировать члены уравнения.
ортезортопедическое изделие
After the accident, she had to wear a neck brace for several weeks.
После аварии ей пришлось несколько недель носить шейный ортез.
коловоротстолярный инструмент
He used a brace and bit to drill holes in the wooden plank.
Он использовал коловорот, чтобы просверлить отверстия в деревянной доске.
He adjusted his braces before stepping onto the stage.
Он поправил подтяжки, прежде чем выйти на сцену.
дубльв спорте
Ronaldo scored a brace to secure the victory for his side.
Роналду оформил дубль, обеспечив победу своей команде.
Additional translations
корсетчаще об ортопедическом или спинном корсете
подпорка
скрепа
кронштейн
Synonyms
support
reinforcement
strut
stay
prop
framework
band
clamp
braceverb

braces

braced
Past Simple
braced
Past Participle
bracing
Gerund
UK
/breɪs/
US
/breɪs/
He had to brace himself for the impact.
Ему пришлось подготовиться к удару.
They needed to brace the structure to prevent collapse.
Им нужно было укрепить конструкцию, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.
He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.
Он подпер полку куском дерева, чтобы она не рухнула.
взбодритьо свежем или холодном воздухе, погоде
The crisp mountain air braced the hikers for the long trek ahead.
Свежий горный воздух взбодрил туристов перед долгим переходом.
приготовитьсякоманда перед ударом или другим неприятным событием
"Brace! Brace!" shouted the flight attendant as the plane began its emergency landing.
«Приготовиться! Приготовиться!» — крикнула стюардесса, когда самолет начал аварийную посадку.
Additional translations
опереться
Synonyms
prepare
strengthen
support
reinforce
steady
Antonyms
unbrace
unfasten
loosen
relax
weaken
destabilize
undermine
unsteady

Definitions

bracenoun
A device or support used to hold something in place, steady it, or strengthen it.
The carpenter used a brace to hold the wooden pieces in place while the glue dried.
A pair of something, typically used in reference to game animals.
The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants after a successful day in the field.
A symbol used in writing, typically to enclose words or numbers, such as { }.
The mathematician used braces to group the terms in the equation.
A device fitted to a weak or injured part of the body to give support.
After the accident, she had to wear a neck brace for several weeks.
A tool with a U-shaped bend used for turning a drill bit.
He used a brace and bit to drill holes in the wooden plank.
(usually braces) A pair of straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders (British).
He adjusted his braces before stepping onto the stage.
(usually braces) An orthodontic appliance of wires and bands used to straighten teeth.
The teenager had to wear braces for two years to correct her bite.
In sport, a pair of goals, points, or wins scored by the same player or team in a single game or match.
Ronaldo scored a brace to secure the victory for his side.
braceverb
To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant.
She braced herself for the impact of the bad news.
To support or hold steady with or as if with a brace.
He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.
To make a structure stronger or more stable.
The engineers braced the bridge to withstand the heavy traffic.
To invigorate or refresh, especially by cold or brisk conditions.
The crisp mountain air braced the hikers for the long trek ahead.
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