brace (EN)

Nafnorð, sögn

Nafnorð “brace”

1. spelka
   Skráðu þig til að sjá þýðingar á dæmasetningum og einmála skilgreiningar á hverju orði.

   The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
2. slaufusvigi
   In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
3. tannréttingartæki
   She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
4. tvö mörk (í knattspyrnuleik)
   In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

sögn “brace”

1. búa sig undir
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. styðja sig
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. stilla segl
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. mæta (með erfiðar spurningar)
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. styrkja
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. herða (vöðvana)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.