Brace

abbraccio

(that which holds tightly)

aggancio

(arrangement for producing tension)

braccia

(measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms — see also fathom, toise)

bretella

(straps or bands to sustain trousers)

doppietta

(two goals in one game)

grappa

(arrangement for producing tension)

uncino

(arrangement for producing tension)

puntellarsi

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)

tenersi forte

(intransitive: to prepare for something bad)