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brace (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “brace”

enkelvoud brace, meervoud braces
  1. stut
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. krulhakie
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. tandheelkundige draad (vir reguitmaak van tande)
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. twee doele
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

werkwoord “brace”

infinitief brace; hy braces; verlede tyd braced; verlede deelw. braced; ger. bracing
  1. voorberei
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. steun
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. seile stel
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. konfronteer
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. versterk
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. span
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.