Bracing
/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/
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
Anagrams of Bracing
Letter Values
b3
r1
a1
c3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bracing
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 "Bracing"
Bracing is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bracing" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bracing" is a medium-scoring word.