unbrace

verb

un·​brace ˌən-ˈbrās How to pronounce unbrace (audio)
unbraced; unbracing

transitive verb

1
: to free or detach by or as if by untying or removing a brace or bond
2

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbrace was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Unbrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbrace. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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