Vocabulary Entry

braces

|noun • verb

noun

A device worn to support or align parts of the body.

Example Sentences

"He wore braces to straighten his teeth."

"The medical team fitted her with a knee brace after her injury."

"She adjusted her glasses with one hand while the other held her braces."

verb

Example Sentences

"She braces herself for the impact of the news."

"He braced the door with a chair to keep it from blowing open."

"The teacher asked the students to brace for a difficult exam."