brace in Dutch
brace in Dutch is el, bretels, schrap zetten — brace means a device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
brace in Dutch
el
(obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
bretels
schrap zetten
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
voorbereiden
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
What does "brace" mean?
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noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
"He wore a knee brace after the injury."
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noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
"The hunters returned with a brace of pheasants."
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verb To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, such as an impact or shock.
"Brace yourself — the news isn't good."
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brace in a sentence
- He wore a knee brace after the injury.
- The wooden brace kept the shelf from sagging.
- The hunters returned with a brace of pheasants.
- Brace yourself — the news isn't good.
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What is "brace" in Dutch?
"brace" in Dutch is el, bretels, schrap zetten. brace means: A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
How do you use "brace" in a sentence?
Example: "He wore a knee brace after the injury." In Dutch, "brace" is el, bretels, schrap zetten.
Are there other ways to say "brace" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "brace": el, bretels, schrap zetten, voorbereiden.
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