: to give life or energy to : freshen. : to place firmly. : something that connects, fastens, or tightens. : a tool with a U-shaped bend that is used to turn wood-boring bits.

brace verb [T] (PREPARE) brace yourself to prepare yourself physically or mentally for something unpleasant:

To prepare or position so as to be ready for impact or danger: Union members braced themselves for a confrontation with management.

A brace is a metal device that can be fastened to a child's teeth in order to help them grow straight.

There are 34 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun brace, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of brace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Feb 3, 2026 · (plural brace) A pair, a couple; originally used of dogs, and later of animals generally (e.g., a brace of conies) and then other things, but rarely human persons.

A brace refers to a device that clamps things tightly together or that supports and strengthens a part of the body. It can also signify a pair or set of two, especially in the context of birds or games.

Brace definition: A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp.

Brace means to provide support, reinforcement, or preparation for something. "The government announced measures to brace the economy during the financial crisis." When someone braces, they …