BRACING
Dictionary entry overview: What does bracing mean?
• BRACING (noun)
The noun BRACING has 1 sense:
1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework
Familiarity information: BRACING used as a noun is very rare.
• BRACING (adjective)
The adjective BRACING has 1 sense:
1. imparting vitality and energy
Familiarity information: BRACING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BRACING (noun)
Meaning:
A structural member used to stiffen a framework
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
bracing; brace
Hypernyms ("bracing" is a kind of...):
reinforcement; strengthener (a device designed to provide additional strength)
structural member (support that is a constituent part of any structure or building)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "bracing"):
crosspiece (a transverse brace)
gusset; gusset plate (a metal plate used to strengthen a joist)
guy; guy cable; guy rope (a rope or cable 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)
Holonyms ("bracing" is a part of...):
frame; framework; framing (a structure supporting or containing something)
• BRACING (adjective)
Meaning:
Imparting vitality and energy
Synonyms:
refreshing; refreshful; energizing; energising; bracing; brisk; fresh; tonic
Context example:
the bracing mountain air
Similar:
invigorating (imparting strength and vitality)
