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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrace
/breɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device that is fitted to something, typically in order to strengthen or support it.
"He wears a knee brace to support his joint during sports."
- 1
To press or push against something to make it steady, or to prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant.
"She braced herself for the impact of the cold wind."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French noun 'brace', meaning 'the two arms' or 'an armful', coming from the Latin 'brachium' (arm). Over time, the meaning evolved from a measure of arms embracing something to a mechanical device used for holding things tightly together or supporting a structure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brace" is said worldwide
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appareil orthopédique
Transliteration: a-pa-ʁɛj ɔʁ-tɔ-pe-dik
"Il porte un appareil orthopédique pour le genou."
Stütze
Transliteration: ˈʃtʏt͡sə
"Er trägt eine Stütze für das Knie."
tutore
Transliteration: tuˈtoːre
"Indossa un tutore per il ginocchio."
soporte
Transliteration: soˈpoɾ.te
"Lleva un soporte para la rodilla."
suporte
Transliteration: suˈpɔʁ.tʃi
"Ele usa um suporte para o joelho."
सहारा
Transliteration: sahara
"उसने अपने घुटने के लिए एक सहारे का उपयोग किया।"
支架
Transliteration: zhī jià
"他戴着护膝支架。"
보조기
Transliteration: bo-jo-gi
"그는 무릎 보조기를 착용하고 있다."
副木
Transliteration: fukubuki
"彼は膝のサポーターをつけています。"
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