noun
Meaning 1
That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bracer
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪsə/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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General-American: /ˈbɹeɪsɚ/
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rhymes with -eɪsə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: B R EY1 S ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
Something bracing; a stimulant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: archery, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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noun
Meaning 4
Armor for the forearm; a brassard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 5
A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pick-me-up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tonic, restorative
noun
Meaning 7
a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: armguard
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
History
Etymology
From Middle English bracer, from Old French braceure; equivalent to brace + -er.