See Ankle-foot orthosis.

One of the two main types of braces used to treat the lateral curve of the spine in scoliosis. This brace can be worn to correct any curve in the spine. The brace can be custom made or can be made from a pre-fabricated mold. All braces must be selected for the specific curve problem and fitted to each patient. To have their intended effect (to keep [..]

An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to a wall or floor to stifle the structure, often used on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been completed.

a) An instrument designed to provide some type of support. b) Two of something; a pair

mid-14c., "to seize, grasp," also "wrap, enshroud; tie up, fetter," from Old French bracier "to embrace," from brace "arms" (see brace (n.)). Meaning "to r [..]

early 14c., "piece of armor for the arms," also "thong, strap for fastening," from Old French brace, braz "arms," also "length measured by two arms" (12c., Mode [..]

a support that steadies or strengthens something else; "he wore a brace on his knee" prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult couple: two items of the same kin [..]

  armour for the arm, state of defence.

A character " }" used to group lines or phrases.

A device that is used to support a broken or damaged part of the body. Braces are used for a longer time than a splint which is a temporary device.

n. an assistive device which holds and supports a limb or joint. It may also help position the neck and spine. Its structure is designed to allow flexion without limiting one's range of motion.

adjective Definition: being a tough or strong person Example Sentence: How did you become so brace?

Rubdown liniment used on a horse after a race or workout.

Subsidiary timber of a roof, inserted to strengthen the framing.    (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 410)

a device that holds injured body parts in place

(n) a support that steadies or strengthens something else(n) two items of the same kind(n) a set of two similar things considered as a unit(n) either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose [..]

An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. Often used on walls as temporary bracing until framing has been completed.

The Brace Tavern, southeast corner of King’s Bench; originally kept by two brothers named Partridge, i.e. a brace of birds.

Rubdown liniment used on a horse after a race or workout.

A piece of wood or other material used to form a triangle and stiffen some part of a structure.

Two of the same breed presented together as a pair.Performance: To run dogs together in certain types of field events.

A reinforcing and/or stabilizing element of an architectural frame.

Applied to an assembled window unit to maintain its squareness. Also see Angle Brace.

To stabilize the top person

Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)

running rigging - ropes or tackles controlling the ends of a yard Source: Maritime Curators Group: Manual of Curatorship

A rope by which a yard is swung around and secured to shift a sail into a favourable position to the wind and the course of a square-rigged ship. Performing this action was thus called 'bracing t [..]

A heavy, wooden post, set upright or at an angle, over which the chains

A rope from the deck to  the end of the  yardarm use to swing yard or trim the Square sail.

The operation of swinging round, by means of braces, the yards

(1) Two of the same breed presented together as a pair. (2) Performance: To run dogs together in certain types of field events.

element of the running rigging (q.v.) attached to the yardarm (q.v.) to adjust the angle of a square sail to the wind. They are used in pairs, one on each yardarm. FH2004

(1) Two of the same breed presented together as a pair. (2) Performance: To run dogs together in certain types of field events.

Two dogs of the same breed and exact same ownership being shown together as a pair in order to display the breeder's consistency in their breeding program. Dogs selected [..]

armour for the arm, state of defence

, sb. a screen, made of stakes interwoven with twigs, and covered inside and outside with prepared clay used to conduct the smoke from a fire on the hearth to an aperture in the roof.

(somebody): Grab, shake up

; see curly brace

A metal or wood member which is used to stiffen or support an assembly or structure; a strut which supports or fixes another member in position.

A character " }" used to group lines or phrases.

Rubdown liniment used on a horse after a race or a workout.

To string a bow to its recommended brace height.

A character " }" used to group lines, or phrases.

A character " }" used to group lines, or phrases.

A character " }" used to group lines or phrases.

A character " }" used to group lines, or phrases.

Rubdown liniment used on a horse after a race or a workout.

A stroke used somewhat like an outrigger to stabilize a canoe. The brace may be a high or low brace. The usual reference is to "throw" or "hang" a brace.

Diagonal members (or rigid membranes) providing rigidity to a structure.  

(obsolete) Armor for the arm; vambrace. (obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms. A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and t [..]