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brace (EN)
rzeczownik, czasownik

rzeczownik “brace”

lp brace, lm braces
  1. klamra
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. nawias klamrowy
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. aparat ortodontyczny
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. dublet (dwa gole strzelone przez jednego zawodnika)
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

czasownik “brace”

bezokolicznik brace; on braces; cz.przesz. braced; im.przesz. braced; im. bracing
  1. przygotować się
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. zaprzeć się
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. ustawić żagle
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. skonfrontować
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. wzmocnić
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. napiąć (mięśnie)
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.