bracket

• either of two punctuation marks (´´) used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
• a category falling within certain defined limits
• either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
• a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
• support with brackets
• place into brackets
• classify or group
• An architectural member, plain or ornamental, projecting from a wall or pier, to support weight falling outside of the same
• 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
• A shot, crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support
• The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage
• 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
• A gas fixture or lamp holder projecting from the face of a wall, column, or the like
• To place within brackets

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