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Bracing

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Similar meaning 2

Invigorating 84% connected

of Invigorate

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Invigorating 84% connected

of Invigorate

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Narrower term 9

Crosspiece 76% connected

A piece of any structure which is fitted or framed crosswise.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Crosstie 76% connected

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Gusset 76% connected

A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a tapering enlargement.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Guy 76% connected

A rope, chain, or rod attached to anything to steady it; as: a rope to steady or guide an object which is being hoisted or lowered; a rope which hold…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sleeper 76% connected

One who sleeps; a slumberer; hence, a drone, or lazy person.

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Stay 76% connected

A large, strong rope, employed to support a mast, by being extended from the head of one mast down to some other, or to some part of the vessel. Thos…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Stringer 76% connected

One who strings; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows.

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Strut 76% connected

To swell; to bulge out.

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Tie 76% connected

A knot; a fastening.

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Broader term 2

Reinforcement 76% connected

See Reenforcement.

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Strengthener 76% connected

One who, or that which, gives or adds strength.

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Derivationally related 2

Brace 74% connected

That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Brace 74% connected

That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

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Containing whole 2

Frame 70% connected

To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts o…

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Framework 70% connected

The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.

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Synonym 6

Brace 92% connected

That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Brisk 92% connected

Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fresh 92% connected

Possessed of original life and vigor; new and strong; unimpaired; sound.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Refreshful 92% connected

Full of power to refresh; refreshing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Refreshing 92% connected

of Refresh

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tonic 92% connected

Of or relating to tones or sounds; specifically (Phon.), applied to, or distingshing, a speech sound made with tone unmixed and undimmed by obstructi…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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