Noun: bracing brey-sing- A structural member used to stiffen a framework
- brace Adjective: bracing brey-sing- Imparting vitality and energy
"the bracing mountain air"; - brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic Verb: brace breys- Prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult
- poise - Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"; - steady, stabilize, stabilise [Brit] - Support by bracing
- Cause to be alert and energetic
"Coffee and tea brace me"; - stimulate, arouse, energize, energise [Brit], perk up
Derived forms: bracings See also: invigorating Type of: affect, beef up, fix, fortify, gear up, hold, hold up, prepare, ready, reinforcement, set, set up, strengthen, strengthener, structural member, support, sustain Antonym: de-energize Part of: frame, framework Encyclopedia: Bracing Brace, Peter |