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braced

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: braced

1
adj
held up by braces or buttresses
2
adj
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: braced
1

adj held up by braces or buttresses

Synonyms:
buttressed
supported
held up or having the weight borne especially from below
2

adj positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

“he stood to attention with his shoulders braced
Synonyms
prepared
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
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