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brace (EN)
podstatné jméno, sloveso

podstatné jméno “brace”

jedn. č. brace, mn. č. braces
  1. svorka
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. složená závorka
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. rovnátka
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. dva góly (vstřelené jedním hráčem)
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

sloveso “brace”

infinitiv brace; on braces; min. čas braced; příč. min. braced; ger. bracing
  1. připravit se
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. zapřít se
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. nastavit plachty
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. konfrontovat
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. vyztužit
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. napnout (svaly)
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.