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BRACER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
Synonyms:
bracer; pick-me-up
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bracer" is a kind of...):
restorative; tonic (a medicine that strengthens and invigorates)
Derivation:
brace (cause to be alert and energetic)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
Synonyms:
armguard; bracer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bracer" is a kind of...):
protection; protective cover; protective covering (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury)
