Added 10 October 2026
braced
/bɹeɪst/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about braced at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger.
he stood to attention with his shoulders braced
- Held up by braces or buttresses.
Origin
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
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