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braced

bra·ced

UK/bɹeɪst/ US/ˈbreɪst/ rare

adjective

1.

positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

  • “he stood to attention with his shoulders braced”
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2.

held up by braces or buttresses

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Origin

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Phrases

  • braced wall line

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