strap vs brace

strap and brace both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
strap	Yes	No	Yes	No
brace	Yes	No	Yes	No

strap (noun)	brace (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging	a structural member used to stiffen a framework
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position	a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag	an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it	a support that steadies or strengthens something else
	elastic straps that hold trousers up
	a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
	either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
	a set of two similar things considered as a unit
	two items of the same kind

strap (verb)	brace (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap	cause to be alert and energetic
sharpen with a strap	support by bracing
tie with a strap	support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
beat severely with a whip or rod	prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult