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Braces

//ˈbɹeɪsɪz// name, noun, verb

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Brace form-of, plural
Noun
  1. 1
    plural of brace form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A device worn on the teeth to straighten them. plural, plural-only

    "Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces."

  3. 3
    an appliance that corrects dental irregularities wordnet
  4. 4
    Handcuffs. dated, plural, plural-only

    "We put that villain in braces."

  5. 5
    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. British, plural, plural-only
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of brace form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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