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brace (EN)
pangngalan, pandiwa

pangngalan “brace”

isahan brace, maramihan braces
  1. pang-ipit
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. kulot na panaklong
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. mga brace (para sa ngipin)
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. dalawang goal (sa football)
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

pandiwa “brace”

pangnagdaan brace; siya braces; pangnagdaan braced; pangnagdaan braced; pag-uulit bracing
  1. maghanda
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. sumandal
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. isaayos ang layag
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. harapin
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. patibayin
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. patigasin ang kalamnan
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.