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put in a brace
Definitions
1
verb
To
immobilize
or
support
a
body
part
,
such
as
a
joint
or
limb
,
using
a
brace
,
typically
for
medical
reasons
like
healing
an
injury
.
After
spraining
her
ankle
,
the
doctor
decided
to
put
it
in
a
brace
to
help
it
heal
.
The
athlete
had
to
put
his
knee
in
a
brace
after
the
surgery
.
The
child's
arm
was
put
in
a
brace
to
ensure
proper
healing
after
the
fracture
.
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Originally meant
To secure or support with a device
Background
The use of braces in medicine dates back to ancient times, where they were used to support and immobilize injured limbs. The term 'brace' in this context has been used in English since the 15th century.