brace (EN)

существительное, глагол

существительное “brace”

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

глагол “brace”

1. готовиться
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. упираться
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. ставить паруса
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. задавать жёсткие вопросы (кому-то)
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. укреплять
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. напрягать (мышцы)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.