: 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.

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

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

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

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.