Bracket word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bracket" word

[noun] an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
[noun] either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
[noun] a category falling within certain defined limits
[verb] classify or group
[verb] place into brackets; "Please bracket this remark"
[verb] support with brackets, as of shelves, for example

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\Brack"et\, n. [Cf.OF. braguette codpiece, F. brayette, Sp. bragueta, also a projecting mold in architecture; dim. fr.L. bracae breeches; cf. also, OF. bracon beam, prop, support; of unknown origin. Cf. {Breeches}.] 1. (Arch.) An architectural member, plain or ornamental, projecting from a wall or pier, to support weight falling outside of the same; also, a decorative feature seeming to discharge such an office. Note: This is the more general word. See {Brace}, {Cantalever}, {Console}, {Corbel}, {Strut}. 2. (Engin. & Mech.) A piece or combination of pieces, usually triangular in general shape, projecting from, or fastened to, a wall, or other surface, to support heavy bodies or to strengthen angles. 3. (Naut.) A shot, crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support. 4. (Mil.) The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage. 5. (Print.) One of two characters [], used to inclose a reference, explanation, or note, or a part to be excluded from a sentence, to indicate an interpolation, to rectify a mistake, or to supply an omission, and for certain other purposes; -- called also {crotchet}. 6. A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like. {Bracket light}, a gas fixture or a lamp attached to a wall, column, etc.
\Brack"et\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bracketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Bracketing}] To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.
\Brack"et\, n. (Gunnery) A figure determined by firing a projectile beyond a target and another short of it, as a basis for ascertaining the proper elevation of the piece; -- only used in the phrase, to establish a bracket. After the bracket is established shots are fired with intermediate elevations until the exact range is obtained. In the United States navy it is called {fork}.
\Brack"et\, v. t. (Gunnery) To shoot so as to establish a bracket for (an object).

Synonyms for bracket

angle bracket, bracket out, square bracket

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The fun area, different aproach to word »bracket«

Let's analyse "bracket" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TEKCARB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .-. .- -.-. -.- . -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bracket: 1 + 5 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bracket: 2 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 5 + 2 = 24, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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