brace (EN)

substantiv, verb

substantiv “brace”

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

verb “brace”

1. förbereda sig
   She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
2. spjärna emot
   She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
3. trimma seglen
   The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
4. konfrontera
   The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
5. förstärka
   The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
6. spänna (musklerna)
   She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.