1. 拉牢的;撑牢的：brace 支柱 | braced 拉牢的;撑牢的 | bracedstructure 支承结构

2. 拉牢的：braced steel arch || 加固的钢拱架 | braced || 拉牢的 | bracehead || 钻杆组的转动手把(冲击钻)

3. 联结的,支撑的：box type furnace 箱式炉 | braced 联结的,支撑的 | bracket 托架

adj

1. positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger

e.g. he stood to attention with his shoulders braced

2. held up by braces or buttresses

Synonym: buttressed