rebraced
Fastened once more
Rebraced is the past tense of rebrace, meaning to brace again or anew.
Something that was tightened, supported, or prepared for impact may need rebracing after stress or time weakens the original support: The carpenter rebraced the sagging shelf.
Figuratively, one might have rebraced herself for another round of questions.
Made more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- solidifiedMade firm, not fluid
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
- securedMade fast or obtained
tightened · bolstered · consolidated · stiffened · anchored · fastened · resecured · readjusted
Load-bearing beam arrangement
- girderMain structural support beam
- beamStructural support member
- joistHorizontal structural beam
- rafterSloped roof support
strut · column · purlin · framework · scaffolding · buttress · stanchion · arch
Old valued collectible
- furnitureMovable room objects
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
renovation · repair · reconditioning · rehabilitation · preservation · vintage · reclamation · salvage
reinforced
Made more resistant
- fortifiedMade more resistant
- solidifiedMade firm, not fluid
- stabilizedMade steady or constant
secured · tightened · bolstered · consolidated · stiffened · anchored · fastened · resecured · readjusted · realigned
truss
Load-bearing beam arrangement
rafter · strut · column · purlin · framework · scaffolding · buttress · stanchion · arch · tie
antique
Old valued collectible
- furnitureMovable room objects
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
refurbishment · renovation · repair · reconditioning · rehabilitation · preservation · vintage · reclamation · salvage · woodwork