Words / B2

BRAYS/breɪs/

A brace is a device that holds something in position or supports a part of the body: a knee brace; dental braces. Support is broader; splint is for a break; bracket is a shelf twin. Name the brace in the physiotherapy notes, then the joint. Mix-up: brace vs brass (this batch); the verb brace yourself (prepare); do not write brace for a sling unless the source names a brace.

Meaning

A device that holds something in position or supports a part of the body.

Examples

• “Name the brace in the physiotherapy notes, then the joint, not a “hold tight” slogan.”
• “A timber brace featured in the roof spec, which is the structural sense — still name the member.”

Good to know

a knee / neck brace; dental braces; a timber brace. Close: support / splint. Trap: brass / brace yourself unless the source uses the verb. PE, DT, and biology. A support that holds something — name the joint or the member.

Near in meaning

support, splint, strut

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