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Definition of Bracket

1. Noun. A category falling within certain defined limits.

2. Verb. Support with brackets. "Bracket bookshelves"

3. Noun. Either of two punctuation marks ('<' or '>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material.

4. Verb. Place into brackets. "Please bracket this remark"

5. Noun. Either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material.

6. Verb. Classify or group.

7. Noun. A support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf).

Definition of Bracket

1. n. An architectural member, plain or ornamental, projecting from a wall or pier, to support weight falling outside of the same; also, a decorative feature seeming to discharge such an office.

2. v. t. To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.

3. n. A figure determined by firing a projectile beyond a target and another short of it, as a basis for ascertaining the proper elevation of the piece; -- only used in the phrase, to establish a bracket. After the bracket is established shots are fired with intermediate elevations until the exact range is obtained. In the United States navy it is called fork.

4. v. t. To shoot so as to establish a bracket for (an object).

Definition of Bracket

1. to classify [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: classify

Medical Definition of Bracket

1. A metal or ceramic part that is glued onto a tooth and serves as a means of fastening the arch wire. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bracket

brachyurous bracing bracing bracingly bracings braciola braciolas braciole bracioles brack

bracken brackens bracken poisoning bracken staggers bracket (current term) bracket (current term) bracketed bracketed blenny bracketing brackets

bracket fungus bracket out brackish brackish brackishness brackishnesses bracks braconid braconids bract

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