Bracer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bartender recommended a shot of whiskey as a bracer to warm us up on the cold winter night.
- After a long day of work, he poured himself a bracer to take the edge off.
- The doctor prescribed a small amount of brandy as a bracer to help his patient recover from the illness.
- She sipped on a bracer of coffee to wake herself up before the early morning meeting.
- The old sailor relied on a swig of rum as a bracer to keep him going during the long and grueling voyage.
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Meaning 2
A protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The archer adjusted her bracer to ensure a smooth release of the arrow from her bowstring.
- Fencers often wear a bracer on their sword arm to protect against cuts and bruises.
- The medieval knight's armor included a bracer to shield his wrist from the impact of a blow.
- To prevent injury, the coach insisted that all students wear a bracer during the fencing lesson.
- The Olympic archer's bracer was custom-made to fit her wrist perfectly and provide maximum support.