braces
See also: Braces
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braces
- plural of brace
- (orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
- Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.
- (dated) Handcuffs.
- We put that villain in braces.
- (Britain) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off (US: suspenders).
SynonymsEdit
- (orthodontics): dental braces
- (handcuffs): manacles
- (pair of straps holding trousers): suspenders
TranslationsEdit
device for straightening teeth
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handcuffs — see handcuffs
pair of straps holding trousers
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VerbEdit
braces
- Third-person singular simple present indicative form of brace
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