either of a pair of marks (), [], < >, or { }, used to enclose matter in writing or printing
any of a graded series of social groups
an overhanging projecting fixture or strut that supports a load or strengthens an angle
(usu in pl) either of a pair of marks () used in writing or printing to enclose matter; = parenthesis (1b)
either of a pair of marks [] used in writing and printing to enclose matter or in mathematics and logic to show that a complex expression should be treated as a single unit
either of a pair of marks <> used to enclose matter; = angle bracket (1)
either of a pair of marks { } for connecting words, etc; = brace1 (6a)
any of a graded series of social groups
in building or construction, an overhanging projecting fixture or strut that is designed to support a vertical load or strengthen an angle
a pair of shots fired usu in front of and beyond a target to aid in range-finding, or the distance between these