unbraced

• Adjectif désuet signifiant non soutenu, affaibli ou dépourvu de force et de stabilité.

An archaic adjective meaning not supported, weakened, or lacking in strength or firmness.

1. Without support or reinforcementC2formal

   Lacking physical or structural support; not braced or propped up.

   non étayé, sans support

   • The unbraced wall collapsed during the storm.
   • He stood unbraced against the strong wind.
   • The unbraced shelf could not hold the heavy books.

   Synonymesunsupported

   Antonymesbracedbuttressedreinforcedstabilizedstrengthenedsupported

• Verbe vieilli ou littéraire signifiant desserrer, défaire ou libérer de ce qui maintient ou soutient ; affaiblir, relâcher en ôtant un appui ou une tension.

An obsolete verb meaning to loosen, unfasten, or release from a brace or support; to make weak or relax.

1. Undo the ties ofC2formal

   To loosen or unfasten something that is tied or bound.

   Délier, défaire les liens

   • He unbraced the ropes holding the sail.
   • She carefully unbraced the bundle of sticks.
   • The knight unbraced his armor after the battle.

   Synonymesloosenunbindundounfastenunlaceuntie

   Antonymesbindfastensecuretietighten

2. Remove from tensionC2formal

   To release something from a state of tension or strain.

   Détendre

   • The archer unbraced the bowstring after practice.
   • He unbraced the tight wire to prevent it from snapping.
   • She unbraced her muscles after the intense workout.

   Synonymeseaseloosenrelaxreleaseslackenunbend

   Antonymesbracestraintighten

3. Remove a brace or braces fromC2formal

   To take off a supporting or stiffening device.

   Déposer un appareil orthopédique

   • The doctor unbraced the patient's injured leg.
   • He unbraced the shelf to adjust its position.
   • She unbraced the wooden frame to dismantle the structure.

   Synonymesreleaseunbindundounfastenunloose

   Antonymesbrace