braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ noun[plural only]3 •A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.Susy has to go to the dentist to see if she needs braces. •(UK) A pair of straps crossing one's shoulders and extending down to one's trousers, where a clip or button arrangement allows them to affix to the trousers, ensuring that they will not fall off. •(old-fashioned) Handcuffs.We put that villain in braces.
