to unbrace
- verb
- /ʌnˈbreɪs/
Examples
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I reeled some more and unbraced my legs enough to lean and peep over at the water.
Fiction book (1995) -
The workers will unbrace the structure before transporting it to the site.
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After the storm, they decided to unbrace the old roof to assess the damage.
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To prepare for the next stage of the project, we need to unbrace the temporary supports.
Synonyms
Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it
To take something off where it hangs, like a coat or necklace
To open something by undoing a button or zipper
To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle
To take off a belt or band that holds something in place
To free something by untying ropes or cords
To open something held closed by a small metal catch or let go of something you were holding
To untie strings that close shoes or clothing
To take a pin out so something is no longer attached
To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away
To separate something from what it is connected to
Take something off a wall or surface
Untie rope or straps that hold something in place
To remove a peg that holds something like a tent
To remove a bar or bolt from a door so it can open
To pull small nails or pins out of something
To pull out a nail or stake pushed into something
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbrace comes from the prefix un- meaning 'remove' and brace meaning 'a support' or 'something that holds things steady'. So, to unbrace is to take away a support or let go of a steady hold, which is why it means 'to remove a brace' or 'to release from being braced'.