bracket

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: bracket

1	n v	either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material place into brackets
2	n v	a category falling within certain defined limits classify or group
3	n v	a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) support with brackets

FULL DEFINITIONS OF: bracket

Type of:: punctuation, punctuation mark
the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases

Type of:: punctuation, punctuation mark
the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases

“Please bracket this remark”

Type of:: edit, redact
prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting

Types:: income bracket, income tax bracket, tax bracket
a category of taxpayers based on the amount of their income; price bracket
a category of merchandise based on their price

Type of:: set
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

Types:: show 6 types...; hide 6 types...; angle bracket, angle iron
an L-shaped metal bracket; console
an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); corbel, truss
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent); modillion
(architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice; sconce
a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light; shelf bracket
a bracket to support a shelf

“bracket bookshelves”

Type of:: hold, hold up, support, sustain
be the physical support of; carry the weight of

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