braces
noun
- ship element; rope (line) used to rotate a yard around the mast, to allow the ship to sail at different angles to the wind
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/
name
- plural of Brace
noun
- A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
“Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.”
- Handcuffs.
“We put that villain in braces.”
- A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brace