brace
Pronunciation:
/bɹeɪs/noun
Definitions
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.
verb
Definitions
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
Example: All hands, brace for impact!
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
Example: 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.
Example: to brace the yards
To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.