Answer:

brace

Answer	Crossword Clue
BRACE	Prepare for action
BRACE	Pair
BRACE	Reinforce

BRACE	Prepare for impact
BRACE	Supporting timber
BRACE	Shore up
BRACE	Orthopedic device
BRACE	Prepare (oneself) for a jolt
BRACE	".. yourself!": "Get ready for a shock!"
BRACE	Medical joint support
BRACE	Prepare (oneself), as for a jolt

BRACE	"... yourself" ("Get ready")
BRACE	Knee protector
BRACE	Steel oneself (for)
BRACE	Two of a kind
BRACE	Make steady
BRACE	"... yourself!"
BRACE	Support piece
BRACE	Pain-in-the-neck wear?

BRACE	Bolster
BRACE	Support
BRACE	Prop up
BRACE	".. yourself!"
BRACE	Invigorate
BRACE	Protective arm band
BRACE	Support beam
BRACE	Bit partner

BRACE	Couple.
BRACE	Prop up.
BRACE	Tool for holding a bit.
BRACE	Two dead ducks.
BRACE	Two of a kind.
BRACE	Make firm.
BRACE	Pair.
BRACE	Two.

BRACE	Invigorate.
BRACE	Support.
BRACE	Two ducks.
BRACE	Prop.
BRACE	Prop