BRACING
/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/
12
Scrabble
16
WWF
B(3) R(1) A(1) C(3) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋ/
verb
- To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.“All hands, brace for impact!”
- To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.“He braced himself against the crowd.”
- To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.“to brace the yards”
noun
- That which braces.
- A brace.
- A form of the military attention stance.
adjective
- Invigorating or stimulating.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: BRACING-S
