braces
IPA: brˈeɪsʌz
noun
- (orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
- (dated) Handcuffs.
- (Britain) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
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Examples of "braces" in Sentences
- The purpose of the braces are help support the necessary loading.
- The braces are on the gabled sides of roofs, supporting the wide eaves.
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