bracket
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: bracketspast: bracketedpp: bracketeding: bracketing
The word evokes a sense of containment and structural support. Whether it is a physical piece of metal holding up a shelf or a punctuation mark holding a side-thought, the core image is one of creating a secure boundary or a designated space for something specific.
Countable when referring to a physical support or a punctuation mark. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of grouping or categorization.
Meanings
Noun
A sturdy L-shaped support fixed to a wall to hold a shelf.
"The heavy bookshelf is held up by steel brackets."
Noun
A category or group of people sharing a similar characteristic, often regarding income or age.
"They fall into the highest tax bracket."