braces

[brey-siz]

plural noun

1. Orthodontics.,  brace.

2. Chiefly British.,  suspenders.

braces

/ ˈbreɪsɪz /

plural noun

1. US and Canadian word: suspenders. a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers

Example Sentences

Hong Kong has shut schools and some businesses, while the airport will ground most flights from Tuesday evening as the city braces for a super typhoon - the strongest storm of the year so far.

From BBC

Thousands have been evacuated in the Philippines as the nation braces for a super typhoon that has been described by regional authorities as potentially "catastrophic".

From BBC

Bui, 27, who grew up in South L.A., said that obtaining the certificate led to her job at a private dental practice in Lakewood, where she specialized in orthodontics, adjusting braces and handling other tasks.

From Los Angeles Times

With braces on her teeth and being touted as the future of women's boxing, Ayton felt the pressure.

From BBC

He couldn’t walk, but, by the grace of being chased by a few local bullies who grew up to be violent rednecks, managed to run his way out of his leg braces.

From Salon