bracing
/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
adjective
- Refreshing and invigorating, especially of air or weather.
- The bracing sea air woke us up after the long drive.
- She took a deep breath of the bracing mountain wind.
- A bracing walk in the cold morning helped clear his mind.
noun
- A system of supports or braces used to strengthen or stiffen a structure.
- The old barn needed new bracing to keep the walls from leaning.
- The carpenter installed wooden bracing between the roof beams.
- Steel bracing was added to the bridge for extra stability.
verb
- Present participle of brace: preparing or supporting something physically or mentally.
- He is bracing himself for the difficult news.
- The crew is bracing the tent against the strong wind.
- She stood at the door, bracing for the cold blast of air.