bracing
21bracing — I noun a structural member used to stiffen a framework (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑brace • Derivationally related forms: ↑brace, ↑brace (for: ↑brace) …
22bracing — In dentistry, resistance to horizontal components of masticatory force. See component of force. * * * brac·ing (brāsґing) 1. holding parts together or in place. 2. making something rigid or steady. 3. resistance to horizontal components of… …
23bracing — Synonyms and related words: activating, analeptic, animating, animative, bearing, beneficial, benign, bolstering, brisk, burdened, buttressing, carrying, cheering, chill, chilly, constitutional, cool, coolish, cordial, corroborant, crisp, crispy …
24bracing — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. invigorating, rousing, exhilarating; see stimuLating . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. invigorating, stimulating, exhilarating, refreshing, energizing, restorative. ANT.: tiring, soporific, draining III (Roget s… …
25bracing — brac·ing || breɪsɪŋ adj. refreshing, restorative, invigorating breɪs n. rest, prop; rope on a sailboat; pair, couple v. reinforce, strengthen …
26bracing — a. Strengthening, invigorating, stimulating …
27bracing — adj strengthening, fortifying, tonic, robo rant; invigorating, stimulating, brisk, crisp; refreshing, reviviscent, restorative …
28bracing — adjective Syn: invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, energizing, exhilarating, restorative, rejuvenating …
29bracing — [ˈbreɪsɪŋ] adj cold in a way that makes you feel full of energy …
30bracing — brac•ing [[t]ˈbreɪ sɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) stimulating; invigorating 2) of, pertaining to, or serving as a brace 3) a brace 4) braces collectively 5) material used for braces • Etymology: 1475–85 brac′ing•ly, adv. brac′ing•ness, n …
