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English to English noun
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a category falling within certain defined limits | source: wordnet30
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either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material | source: wordnet30
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either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material | source: wordnet30
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a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) | source: wordnet30
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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. | source: webster1913
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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. | source: webster1913 verb Example:
• bracket bookshelves
source: wordnet30 Example:
• Please bracket this remark
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To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets. | source: webster1913
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To shoot so as to establish a bracket for (an object). | source: webster1913
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