Answer: brace

AnswerCrossword Clue
braceto brace (the yards of a square-rigged vessel) more nearly athwartships, as for running free
BRACECrutch, essentially
BRACEAid after a neck or ankle injury
braceanything that stiffens or steadies
bracedevice that holds parts together or in place
bracepair
bracedevice for straightening the teeth
braceto summon up one's courage; become resolute
braceto support (to hold up)
braceto fasten or strengthen with a brace
BRACENeckwear worn after an accident
bracecharacter, { or }, used to connect words or lines to be considered together
braceto steady (oneself)
BRACEKnee protection
BRACEFurnish support
BRACEPrepare for the worst
BRACEJoint support
BRACEPrepare for a jolt
BRACESpoke or strut
BRACEAid for a twisted knee or ankle
BRACEPrepare (for)
BRACEPair of game birds
BRACEStrengthen
BRACETwo
BRACEShore
BRACEReinforcement
BRACEDrill grip
BRACESteady
BRACEUncomfortable neckwear
BRACEIt helps you stand up straight
BRACEPair of ducks
BRACEGird (oneself)
BRACEUnderpinning
BRACEOne with a supporting role?
BRACE"... yourself"
BRACEClamp
BRACEIt's supportive
BRACEPrepare for the worse
BRACEKnee support
BRACEPrepare for a collision