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bracing

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brac·ing  (brsng)
adj.
Invigorating or refreshing; strengthening: a bracing tonic.
n.
1. A support; a brace.
2. Braces considered as a group.

bracing·ly adv.

bracing [ˈbreɪsɪŋ]
adj
refreshing; stimulating; invigorating the air here is bracing
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a system of braces used to strengthen or support the bracing supporting the building is perfectly adequate
bracingly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bracingbracing - a structural member used to stiffen a framework
crosspiece - a transverse brace
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
gusset plate, gusset - a metal plate used to strengthen a joist
guy cable, guy rope, guy wire, guy - a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
stay - (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar
strengthener, reinforcement - a device designed to provide additional strength; "the cardboard backing was just a strengthener"; "he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook"
stringer - brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull
structural member - support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
strut - brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression
crosstie, railroad tie, sleeper, tie - one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track; "the British call a railroad tie a sleeper"
Adj.1.bracingbracing - imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air"
invigorating - imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"

bracing
Translations
bracing [ˈbreɪsɪŋ] ADJ [air, activity] → vigorizante
bracing [ˈbreɪsɪŋ] adjtonifiant(e), vivifiant(e)
bracing
adjbelebend, anregend; climateReiz-
bracing [ˈbreɪsɪŋ] adj (air) → tonificante, vivificante
bracing [ˈbreɪsɪŋ] adj (air) → tonificante, vivificante


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make things pleasant, and the bracing air that forced me to feel the luxury of breathing whether I liked it or not.
He was hanging back, baby-like, bracing his wrinkled, bare legs.
The counting house clerk, to conceal his confusion, busied himself settling the ladies, but Philip the coachman became sullen, and was bracing himself not to be overawed in future by this external superiority.
 
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