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brace (EN)
nom, verb

nom “brace”

singular brace, plural braces
  1. suport
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. claudàtor
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. aparells dentals
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. doblet
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

verb “brace”

infinitiu brace; ell braces; passat braced; part. pass. braced; ger. bracing
  1. preparar-se
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. recolzar-se
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. ajustar
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. enfrontar
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. reforçar
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. tensar
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.