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brace in German

brace in German is Armspanne, Klafter, Band — brace means a device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.

brace in German

Armspanne
noun
(obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
Klafter
noun
(obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.
Band
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Befestigung
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Halter
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Klammer
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Klemme
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Schiene
noun
That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Bandage
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Federzug
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Spannband
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Spanner
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Spanngummi
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Spannzwinge
noun
A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension.
Hosenträger
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Anker
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Band
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Knagge
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Kopfband
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Spannband
noun
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
Brasse
noun
(nautical) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon.
Paar
noun
(nautical) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon.
Hosenträger
noun
(Britain, mostly, in the plural) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.
Doppelpack
noun
(association football) Two goals scored by one player in a game.
Doppelschlag
noun
(association football) Two goals scored by one player in a game.
Spange
noun
(association football) Two goals scored by one player in a game.
bereit machen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
einstellen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
gefasst machen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
wappnen
verb
(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
entgegenstemmen
verb
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
stemmen
verb
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
brassen
verb
(nautical) To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.
ausstreben
verb
To furnish with braces; to support; to prop.
verstreben
verb
To furnish with braces; to support; to prop.
anspannen
verb
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
ausstreben
verb
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
spannen
verb
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
verspannen
verb
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
verstreben
verb
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
verschnüren
verb
To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.
zusammenschnüren
verb
To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.

What does "brace" mean?

  1. noun A device or support that holds something firmly in place or steadies it.
    "He wore a knee brace after the injury."
  2. noun A pair of something, especially game birds or similar items.
    "The hunters returned with a brace of pheasants."
  3. 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 German?

"brace" in German is Armspanne, Klafter, Band. 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 German, "brace" is Armspanne, Klafter, Band.

Are there other ways to say "brace" in German?

Yes — German has 37 translations listed for "brace": Armspanne, Klafter, Band, Befestigung, Halter, Klammer.

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