noun A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces.
noun Handcuffs.
We put that villain in braces.
noun A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off.
verb third-person singular simple present indicative of brace