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bracings

/ˈbɹeɪsɪŋz/

bracings is the plural of bracing.

Meaning of bracing

Noun

bracing (countable and uncountable, plural bracings)

  1. (uncountable) That which braces.
    • In general, we believe it is better to use too much bracing and then reduce the braces to the proper size rather than to start with too little. Cutting down braces gives the patient a feeling of accomplishment1969, Daniel Ruge, Spinal cord injuries, page 174
  2. (countable) A brace.
    • For stability against lateral forces, vertical bracings are provided.1997, Wind Effects on Structures, →ISBN, page 101
  3. (US) A form of the military attention stance.

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Words that rhyme with bracings

Questions about bracings

What is bracings the plural of?
Bracings is the plural of bracing.
How do you pronounce bracings?
Bracings is pronounced /ˈbɹeɪsɪŋz/.

Words near bracings in the dictionary

  1. bracing in
  2. bracing sharp
  3. bracing up
  4. bracingly
  5. bracingness
  6. bracings
  7. braciola
  8. braciole
  9. bracioles
  10. brack
  11. brackebuschite

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