Bracket

['brækɪt]

Definition

(noun.) a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf).

(noun.) either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material.

(noun.) either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material.

(noun.) a category falling within certain defined limits.

(verb.) classify or group.

(verb.) place into brackets; 'Please bracket this remark'.

(verb.) support with brackets; 'bracket bookshelves'.

Inputed by Joanna--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Inputed by Leonard

Definition

n. a support for something fastened to a wall the ornamental metal pipe bearing gas-lamps &c.: (pl.) in printing the marks used to enclose one or more words: one of the side pieces of a gun-carriage supporting the trunnions.—v.t. to support by brackets: to enclose by brackets: to group two names as in an honour list implying equality.

Inputed by Agnes