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to brace
01
stutten, versterken
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
Voorbeelden
The builders braced the foundation of the house to keep it steady on the uneven ground.
De bouwers versterkten de fundering van het huis om het stabiel te houden op de oneffen grond.
02
zich voorbereiden, zich schrap zetten
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
Voorbeelden
She took a deep breath to brace herself for the difficult news.
Ze haalde diep adem om zich voor te bereiden op het moeilijke nieuws.
03
verankeren, stabiliseren
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Voorbeelden
He braced the post firmly into the ground to support the fence.
Hij verankerde de paal stevig in de grond om het hek te ondersteunen.
04
oppeppen, verfrissen
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
Voorbeelden
The news of the challenge braced her, giving her the energy to continue.
Het nieuws van de uitdaging levendigde haar op, gaf haar de energie om door te gaan.
01
beugel, slotjes
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
bretels
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
accolade, haakje
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
paar, duo
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
paar, duo
two items of the same kind
06
steun, versterking
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
steun, versteviging
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
handboor, boormachine
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
bras, stag
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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