Associations to the word «Bracing»

Wiktionary

BRACING, verb. Present participle of brace
BRACING, adjective. Invigorating or stimulating.
BRACING, noun. A brace
BRACING, noun. (US) a form of the military attention stance

Dictionary definition

BRACING, noun. A structural member used to stiffen a framework.
BRACING, adjective. Imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke