Gadit

brace

Definitions (3)
1nounA device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place.
The carpenter used a brace to hold the wooden beams together.
She wore a brace on her knee to support it after the injury.
The dentist recommended a brace to straighten her teeth.
2nounA pair or couple of something, often used in the context of game or sports.
He scored a brace of goals in the soccer match.
The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
She bought a brace of new shoes for the party.
3verbTo prepare or strengthen oneself for something difficult or unpleasant.
She braced herself for the impact of the news.
He braced against the wind as he walked along the beach.
They braced for the storm by securing all the windows.
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Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
brace
Originally meant
arms, pair of arms
Background
The word 'brace' comes from Old French 'brace', meaning 'arms' or 'a pair of arms'. It originally referred to armor for the arms and later evolved to mean a support or something that holds things together.