Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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bracket | Yes | No | Yes | No |
truss | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bracket (noun) | truss (noun) |
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a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) | a framework of beams (rafters, posts, struts) forming a rigid structure that supports a roof or bridge or other structure |
either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material | (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure |
either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material | (architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent) |
a category falling within certain defined limits |
bracket (verb) | truss (verb) |
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classify or group | support structurally |
place into brackets | tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking it |
support with brackets | secure with or as if with ropes |