Словарь синонимов английского языка - brace

(n) 1. bracket, stiffener, reinforcement, reinforcer, support, buttress, prop, stay, strut, druss: Two steel braces have been installed to steady the columns. 2. drill: He bored three holes in the wood with his brace and auger. 3. clasp, clamp, buckle, fastener, clip, holdfast, catch, coupler, coupling: Another brace will be needed here to strengthen the handle. 4. pair; couple, span, deam (of two): A brace of duelling pistols was sold at auction last week for