rebrace
Strengthen once more
To rebrace is to brace again—to reinforce, tighten, or prepare anew something that was previously braced.
The word appears in construction contexts rebrace the scaffolding and figuratively for mental preparation: She rebraced herself for another difficult conversation.
Make more secure
- secureProtected from harm
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- bindFasten or obligate
- claspSecuring device that clicks
latch · lock · bolt · cinch · strap · buckle · refasten · resecure
Temporary exterior work platform
- trussLoad-bearing beam arrangement
- girderMain structural support beam
- beamStructural support member
- joistHorizontal structural beam
framework · carpentry · rafter · purlin · column · pillar · buttress · crossbeam
tighten
Make more secure
clasp · latch · lock · bolt · cinch · strap · buckle · refasten · resecure · retie
scaffolding
Temporary exterior work platform
joist · framework · carpentry · rafter · purlin · column · pillar · buttress · crossbeam · strut
splint
Device immobilizing injured limbs
corset · truss · belt · girdle · strapping · immobilize · refit · readjust · rewrap · tighten
bolster
Strengthen or buttress
- reinforceAdd strength to something
- fortifyMake stronger against threat
- consolidateUnite separate things
buttress · underpin · solidify · firm · steady · stabilize · refortify · tighten · secure · renew