Braces
/ˈbɹeɪsɪz/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Braces
noun
- Armor for the arm; vambrace.
- A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
- A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
- That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
- A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
verb
- To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
"All hands, brace for impact!"
- To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
"He braced himself against the crowd."
- To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.
"to brace the yards"
- To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
- To confront with questions, demands or requests.
Anagrams of Braces
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
b3
r1
a1
c3
e1
s1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Braces
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Braces"
Braces is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "braces" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Braces" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "braces" is a medium-scoring word.