bracing
English Thesaurus
1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | structural member, |
| definition | : | support that is a constituent part of any structure or building (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | crosspiece, |
| definition | : | a transverse brace (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gusset, gusset plate, |
| definition | : | a metal plate used to strengthen a joist (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | guy, guy cable, guy rope, guy wire, |
| definition | : | a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stay, |
| definition | : | (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | stringer, |
| definition | : | brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | strut, |
| definition | : | brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | framework, |
| definition | : | a structure supporting or containing something (noun.artifact) |
2. imparting vitality and energy (adj.all)
| similar | : | invigorating, |
| definition | : | imparting strength and vitality (adj.all) |
3. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | brace, |
| definition | : | support by bracing (verb.contact) |
4. imparting vitality and energy (adj.all)
| derivation | : | freshness, |
| definition | : | the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated (noun.attribute) |
5. a structural member used to stiffen a framework (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | brace, |
| definition | : | support by bracing (verb.contact) |
6. imparting vitality and energy (adj.all)
| derivation | : | freshness, |
| definition | : | the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated (noun.attribute) |
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