English · Word Candidate

bracket

/ˈbɹækɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: brackets · bracketing · bracketed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part, the smaller part typically projecting sideways from the larger part.

Noun

Examples

To determine if your frame has this bottom bracket type, look for a notched and possibly knurled lockring on the left side (the side without the chainrings).

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To support by means of mechanical brackets.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To enclose in typographical brackets.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bracket” mean?

A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

Is “bracket” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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