Bracer

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. One who or that which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
  • noun. In archery, a wrist-guard worn over the sleeve on the left arm as a protection against the friction or the catching of the bowstring.
  • noun. That which braces or stimulates the nerves; a tonic; specifically, a drink taken early in the morning.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • noun. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
  • noun. A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart.
  • noun. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. That which braces, binds, or makes firm; a band or bandage.
  • noun. A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string.
  • noun. Armor for the forearm; a brassart.
  • noun. A medicine, as an astringent or a tonic, which gives tension or tone to any part of the body.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
  • noun. a protective covering for the wrist or arm that is used in archery and fencing and other sports
  • Word Usage
    "The bracer is a piece of stout polished leather, which is buckled round the arm which holds the bow, to prevent the string from hurting it when it is let go."
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    Pacer  acer  baser  chaser  eraser  
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