Bracing
/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Bracing
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.
adjective
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