Definition of Bracing

1. Adjective. Imparting vitality and energy. "The bracing mountain air"

Exact synonyms: Brisk, Fresh, Refreshful, Refreshing, Tonic
Similar to: Invigorating
Derivative terms: Freshness

2. Noun. A structural member used to stiffen a framework.
Exact synonyms: Brace
Specialized synonyms: Crosspiece, Gusset, Gusset Plate, Guy, Guy Cable, Guy Rope, Guy Wire, Stay, Stringer, Strut, Crosstie, Railroad Tie, Sleeper, Tie
Group relationships: Framework
Generic synonyms: Reinforcement, Strengthener, Structural Member
Derivative terms: Brace, Brace

Definition of Bracing

1. a. Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind.

2. n. The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced.

Definition of Bracing

1. Verb. (present participle of brace) ¹

2. Adjective. invigorating or stimulating ¹

3. Noun. a brace ¹

4. Noun. (American English) a form of the military attention stance ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bracing

1. a brace or reinforcement [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bracing

1. In dentistry, resistance to horizontal components of masticatory force. See: component of force. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bracing

brachystaphyline
brachystochrone
brachystochrones
brachysyllabic
brachysyndactyly
brachytactyly
brachytelephalangia
brachytherapy
brachytype
brachytypous
brachyura
brachyuran
brachyuranic
brachyurous
brachyury
bracing (current term)
bracingly
bracings
braciola
braciolas
braciole
bracioles
brack
brackebuschite
bracken
bracken poisoning
bracken staggers
brackens
bracket
bracket creep

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