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- braccio/ˈbrætʃəʊ/A unit of linear measurement, specifically an arm's length.nounC2/Rare/Obsolute
- brace/breɪs/To make something stronger or more stable; to prepare or steady yourself for something difficult.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- brace and bit/ˌbreɪs ən ˈbɪt/A hand-operated drilling tool consisting of a crank (the brace) that holds a rotating drill bit.nounLow frequency (specialist tool term)
- brace jack/breɪs dʒæk/A temporary support, often made of wood or metal, used to hold something in position, reinforce a structure, or provide stability during construction, repair, or lifting operations.nounLow/Technical
- brace root/breɪs ruːt/The primary, central, or foundational root of a plant from which other roots develop; the main, anchoring root.nounC1/C2 (Specialized/Technical)
- brace table/breɪs/To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something difficult or unpleasant; to make a structure stable or stronger.nounC1
- braced arch/breɪst ɑːtʃ/A structural arch consisting of two or more curved members connected by diagonal bracing, designed to support loads efficiently while allowing for greater spans.nounlow
- braced frame/breɪst freɪm/A structural system where a framework is made rigid and able to resist lateral forces (like wind or earthquakes) by the addition of diagonal members.nounLow
- bracelet/ˈbreɪslət/A decorative band or chain worn around the wrist or arm.nounB1
- bracelets/ˈbreɪs.ləts/Decorative bands or chains worn around the wrist as jewellery.plural-nounB1
- bracer/ˈbreɪsə/A drink taken to invigorate or refresh; something that braces, especially for the arm.nounC1
- bracero/bɹəˈsɛːɹəʊ/A male labourer, especially a Mexican worker legally brought to the United States for seasonal agricultural work.nounC2
- braces/ˈbreɪsɪz/A device, typically a pair of straps, wires, or brackets, used to support, align, or fasten something.plural-nounB1
- brach/bratʃ/A female hunting dog, especially a hound; a bitch.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- brachah/brɑːˈxɑː/A blessing, benediction, or expression of good wishes, typically used in Jewish religious contexts.nounLow
- brachial/ˈbreɪkɪəl/Relating to the arm or a part of the body resembling an arm.adjectivenounLow
- brachial plexus/ˌbreɪ.ki.əl ˈplek.səs/A major network of nerves that originates in the neck and upper back, sending signals to the shoulder, arm, and hand.nounVery Low
- brachialgia/ˌbreɪ.kiˈæl.dʒə/Pain in the arm.nounRare
- brachiate/ˈbreɪkɪeɪt/To swing by the arms from one hold to the next, like an ape or monkey.adjectiveverbverb-intransitiveLow frequency (C2). Scientific/Biological term.
- brachiation/ˌbreɪkɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/A method of locomotion where an animal swings from one handhold to another using its arms.nounC2
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