: 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:

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

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

BRACE definition: something that holds parts together or in place, as a clasp or clamp. See examples of brace used in a sentence.

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

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.

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.

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

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