1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brace.

2. (a.) Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind.

3. (n.) The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced.

4. (n.) Any system of braces; braces, collectively; as, the bracing of a truss.