Word Meaning

bracket definition and meaning

n. 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.
n. 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.
n. A shot, crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support.
n. The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage.
n. 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.
n. A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like.
v. t. To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.

Crossword clues for bracket

- Parenthesis
- Projecting support
- Punctuation mark
- Shelf support
- Support fixed to a wall