brackets
plural of bracket
brackets
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bracket
• Starbeck, backrest, backster
Source: Wiktionary
Brack"et, n. Etym: [Cf.OF. braguette codpiece, F. brayette, Sp. bragueta, also a projecting mold in architecture; dim. fr.L. bracae breeches; cf. also, OF. bracon beam, prop, support; of unknown origin. Cf. Breeches.]
1. (Arch.)
Definition: An architectural member, plain or ornamental, projecting from a wall or pier, to support weight falling outside of the same; also, a decorative feature seeming to discharge such an office.
Note: This is the more general word. See Brace, Cantalever, Console, Corbel, Strut.
2. (Engin. & Mech.)
Definition: A piece or combination of pieces, usually triangular in general shape, projecting from, or fastened to, a wall, or other surface, to support heavy bodies or to strengthen angles.
3. (Naut.)
Definition: A shot, crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support.
4. (Mil.)
Definition: The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage.
5. (Print.)
Definition: One of two characters [], used to inclose a reference, explanation, or note, or a part to be excluded from a sentence, to indicate an interpolation, to rectify a mistake, or to supply an omission, and for certain other purposes; -- called also crotchet.
6. A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like. Bracket light, a gas fixture or a lamp attached to a wall, column, etc.
Brack"et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bracketed; p. pr. & vb. n. Bracketing]
Definition: To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 November 2024
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