brace
Translation
brace, support, clasp
Examples
He wore a neck brace after the accident.
He wore a neck brace after the accident.
My daughter has to wear braces on her teeth.
My daughter has to wear braces on her teeth.
Grammar Patterns
a ((body part)) brace a support for a part of the body He wore a knee brace while playing soccer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, splint, prop
Etymology
From Old French 'brace' (two arms), from Latin 'bracchia' (arms). It holds things together like two arms.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'brace' giving a strong 'embrace' to a broken bone or crooked teeth.