brace (EN)

sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “brace”

1. supporto
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   The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
2. parentesi graffa
   In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
3. apparecchio ortodontico
   She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
4. doppietta
   In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

verbo “brace”

1. prepararsi
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. puntellarsi
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. orientare le vele
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. affrontare
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. rinforzare
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. contrarre (i muscoli)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.