brace (EN)

podstatné meno, sloveso

podstatné meno “brace”

1. podpera
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   The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
2. zložená zátvorka
   In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
3. strojček na zuby
   She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
4. dva góly (strelené jedným hráčom)
   In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

sloveso “brace”

1. pripraviť sa
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. zaprieť sa
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. nastaviť plachty
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. postaviť sa (niekomu s ťažkými otázkami)
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. spevniť
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. napnúť (svaly)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.