bracket
noun
1. a category falling within certain defined limits
Definition categories: group, set
2. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
Definition categories: communication, punctuation
3. either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
Definition categories: communication, punctuation
4. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
Definition categories: man–made, support
Sentences with bracket as a noun:
- tax bracket, age bracket
verb
1. support with brackets
- bracket bookshelves
Definition categories: contact, hold, support, sustain
2. place into brackets
- Please bracket this remark
Definition categories: communication, edit, redact
3. classify or group
Definition categories: cognition, group
Sentences with bracket as a verb:
- I tried to hit the bullseye by first bracketing it with two shots and then splitting the difference with my third, but I missed.
- Because the didn't have enough young boys for two full teams, they bracketed the seven-year olds with the eight-year olds.