bracing
Noun
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A structural member used to stiffen a framework (synset 102889840)
is a type of:
- reinforcement, strengthener - a device designed to provide additional strength
- structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
subtypes:- crosspiece - a transverse brace
- gusset, gusset plate - a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
- guy, guy cable, guy rope, guy wire - a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
- stay - (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
- stringer - brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull
- strut - brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
- crosstie, railroad tie, sleeper, tie - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
same as: brace
Adjective
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Imparting vitality and energy (synset 301359875)
"the bracing mountain air"similar to: invigorating - imparting strength and vitality
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