bracing

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Brace Source: opted

2. a. Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind. Source: opted

3. n. The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced. Source: opted

4. n. Any system of braces; braces, collectively; as, the bracing of a truss. Source: opted

5. adj. imparting vitality and energy Source: wordnet

6. n. a structural member used to stiffen a framework Source: wordnet

7. Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind. 1. The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced. 2. (Engin.) Any system of braces; braces, collectively; as, the bracing of a truss. Source: webster

8. Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, abracing north wind. Source: adambom

9. j:65/n:35 s. imparting vitality and energy Source: ecdict

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