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- [breys]
- /breɪs/
- /breɪs/
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- [breys]
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Definitions of braces word
- noun plural braces a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers 3
- noun braces Usually, suspenders. Also called, especially British, braces. adjustable straps or bands worn over the shoulders with the ends buttoned or clipped to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt to support it. 1
- noun braces British. garter. 1
- noun braces a hanging cable or chain in a suspension bridge connecting the deck with the suspension cable or chain. 1
- noun braces a person or thing that suspends. 1
- verb with object braces to furnish, fasten, or strengthen with or as if with a brace. 1
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Origin of braces
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French: pair of arms < Latin brā(c)chia plural (taken as feminine singular) of brā(c)chium arm (< Greek; see brachium); (v.) in part Middle English bracen (< Anglo-French bracier, derivative of brace; cf. embrace1), in participle derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Braces
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braces popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
braces usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for braces
noun braces
- garter — Also called, British, sock suspender, suspender. an article of clothing for holding up a stocking or sock, usually an elastic band around the leg or an elastic strap hanging from a girdle or other undergarment.
- handcuffs — a ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist, usually one of a pair connected by a short chain or linked bar; shackle: The police put handcuffs on the suspect.
- abutments — Plural form of abutment.
- attentions — acts of consideration, courtesy, or gallantry indicating affection or love
- ballasts — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ballast.
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