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1 brace
[breis] 1. noun1) (something that draws together and holds tightly: a brace to straighten teeth.) spænde; bøjle2) (a pair usually of game-birds: a brace of pheasants.) (fugle-)par2. verb(to make (often oneself) firm or steady: He braced himself for the struggle.) ruste sig; gøre sig klar- braces- bracing* * *[breis] 1. noun1) (something that draws together and holds tightly: a brace to straighten teeth.) spænde; bøjle2) (a pair usually of game-birds: a brace of pheasants.) (fugle-)par2. verb(to make (often oneself) firm or steady: He braced himself for the struggle.) ruste sig; gøre sig klar- braces- bracing -
2 brace [for teeth]
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3 pheasant
['feznt]plurals - pheasants, pheasant; noun1) (a type of long-tailed bird, the male of which has brightly-coloured feathers and certain types of which are often shot for sport: a brace of pheasant(s); two pheasants.) fasan2) ((the flesh of) the bird as food: We had roast pheasant for dinner.) fasan* * *['feznt]plurals - pheasants, pheasant; noun1) (a type of long-tailed bird, the male of which has brightly-coloured feathers and certain types of which are often shot for sport: a brace of pheasant(s); two pheasants.) fasan2) ((the flesh of) the bird as food: We had roast pheasant for dinner.) fasan
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brace — ► NOUN 1) (braces) Brit. a pair of straps passing over the shoulders and fastening to the top of trousers to hold them up. 2) a strengthening or supporting piece or part. 3) a wire device fitted in the mouth to straighten the teeth. 4) (also… … English terms dictionary
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