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BRACING
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A structural member used to stiffen a framework
Synonyms:
brace; bracing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bracing" is a kind of...):
reinforcement; strengthener (a device designed to provide additional strength)
structural member (support that is a constituent part of any structure or building)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "bracing"):
crosspiece (a transverse brace)
gusset; gusset plate (a metal plate used to strengthen a joist)
guy; guy cable; guy rope; guy wire (a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent))
stay ((nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar)
stringer (brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull)
strut (brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression)
crosstie; railroad tie; sleeper; tie (one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track)
Holonyms ("bracing" is a part of...):
frame; framework (a structure supporting or containing something)
Derivation:
brace (support by bracing)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Imparting vitality and energy
Example:
the bracing mountain air
Synonyms:
bracing; brisk; fresh; refreshful; refreshing; tonic
Classified under:
Similar:
invigorating (imparting strength and vitality)
III. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb brace
