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Braces

Braces are devices fitted to the teeth to straighten them.

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Braces (in British English) are straps for holding up trousers (in US English: "suspenders" for holding up "pants"). Typically worn by older males, whose waistline is no longer suitable for the use of a belt.

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Leg braces are devices used to keep weak, diseased legs from breaking. Polio left many children needing such devices.

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Braces are also an alternative name for the "{" and "}" symbols. See Bracket.

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