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he was little able to make." J. D. Forbes. - To brace to (Naut.), to turn (a yard) by checking or easing off the lee brace, and hauling in the weather one, to assist in tacking. -- To brace up (Naut.), to bring (a yard) nearer the direction of the keel by hauling in the lee brace. -- To brace up sharp (Naut.), to tur…

The act of making or using braids.

kettle or pan. A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below. Mrs. Henderson.

An extended handle by means of which a number of men can unite in working a pump, as in a fire engine.

Planking to support a roof or wall.

Making a fine show or display. [Archaic] Wear my dagger with the braver grace. Shak. For I have gold, and therefore will be brave. In silks I'll rattle it of every color. Robert Greene. Frog and lizard in holiday coats And turtle brave in his golden spots. Emerson.

Making a loud confused noise. See Brawl, v. i., 3. A brawling stream. J. S. Shairp.

Making a harsh noise; blaring. "Braying trumpets." Shak.

The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.

An article of food made from flour or meal by moistening, kneading, and baking.

To lay open as by breaking; to divide; as, to break a package of goods.

A key or other device for breaking an electrical circuit.

The act of breaking; a break; a breaking; also, articles broken.

The act or result of breaking down, as of a carriage; downfall.

Specifically: A machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines; also, the building in which such a machine is placed.

The face of a coal working.

A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant. He smiles and he frowns in a breath. Dryden.

To put out of breath; to exhaust. Mr. Tulkinghorn arrives in his turret room, a little breathed by the journey up. Dickens.

a lady that wants breathing too; And I have heard, you knights of Tyre Are excellent in making ladies trip. Shak.

d to the breech of a firearm, to guide the eye, in conjunction with the front sight, in taking aim.