brace

A support worn on the knee to aid recovery or prevent injury.

A support worn on the leg.

A support worn on the neck, often after an injury.

A support worn on the shoulder.

To have a supportive device on one's body.

To need or use a supportive device.

Refers to a device for straightening teeth, used in the plural in American English.

Refers to a device for straightening teeth, used in the singular in British English.

Used to describe the function of braces for holding up trousers.

Used to describe the function of braces for supporting trousers.