1.

a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.

"a neck brace"

synonyms: support, caliper, truss, surgical appliance

"he has to wear a brace on his right leg"

2.

BRITISH

a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt at
the front and back to hold it up; suspenders.

verb

1.

make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support.

"the posts were braced by lengths of timber"

synonyms: support, shore up, prop up, hold up, buttress, carry, bear, underpin; More