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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
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knee brace — noun a brace worn to strengthen the knee • Hypernyms: ↑brace * * * noun : a bracing member of a structure that is placed diagonally from one to another of two adjoining principal members * * * Building Trades. a diagonal member for bracing the… … Useful english dictionary
knee brace — Building Trades. a diagonal member for bracing the angle between two joined members, as a stud or column and a joist or rafter, being joined to each partway along its length. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
knee — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ left, right ▪ bony, knobbly, knobby (esp. AmE) ▪ bare ▪ bent … Collocations dictionary
brace — brace1 [breıs] v 1.) [T] to mentally or physically prepare yourself or someone else for something unpleasant that is going to happen brace yourself (for sth) ▪ Nancy braced herself for the inevitable arguments. ▪ You had better brace yourself I… … Dictionary of contemporary English
knee — [nē] n. [ME kne < OE cneow, akin to Ger knie < IE base * ĝeneu > Sans jānu, Gr gony, gonia, L genu, a knee] 1. a) the joint between the thigh and the lower part of the human leg b) the front part of the leg at this joint 2. a joint… … English World dictionary
Brace position — Bracing or crash position is an instruction that can be given to prepare for a crash, such as on an aircraft, the instruction to brace for impact is often given if the aircraft must make an emergency landing over land or water. Contents 1 Types… … Wikipedia
knee — nÉªË n. joint in the middle of the leg; covering for the knee joint; bend; brace, joint supporter (Construction) v. touch the knee; strike the knee; strengthen with a knee shaped brace (Construction) … English contemporary dictionary
brace — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 for supporting a part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ knee, leg, neck, shoulder VERB + BRACE ▪ have, wear ▪ … Collocations dictionary
brace — 01. The coast of Florida is [bracing] itself in expectation of a hurricane which is supposed to hit by the weekend. 02. Soldiers in the capital are [bracing] themselves against an expected attack by rebel forces. 03. He [braced] himself and then… … Grammatical examples in English
knee — /ni / (say nee) noun 1. the joint or region in humans between the thigh and the lower part of the leg. 2. the joint or region of other vertebrates homologous or analogous to the human knee, as in the leg of a bird, the hind limb of a horse, etc.… …
knee rafter — noun : a diagonal brace between a principal rafter and a tie beam * * * 1. a rafter for maintaining the angle between a principal rafter and a tie or collar beam. 2. a rafter bent downward at the lower end. Also called crook rafter. [1670 80] … Useful english dictionary
