Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈbɹeɪsɪz/
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ˈbɹeɪsɪz
Noun
A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
Usage- plural
- Plural only
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Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.
Handcuffs.
Usage- Dated
- plural
- Plural only
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We put that villain in braces.
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.
Usage- UK usage
- plural
- Plural only
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More examples (1)
Everyone seemed to think the suspender boom would drop like the proverbial fireman’s pants when the ‘80s ended. But here we are in the ‘90s, and suspenders (or “braces,” as they are called in better men’s clothing stores) are still holding up the pants on millions of beltless men. […] [T]oday, many men wearing braces for the first time will move the shoulder straps in a little toward the neck, allowing their braces to peek out from under their jacket.
Noun
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
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