Synonyms:
bracing, brisk, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic
Meaning: imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
brace, bracing
Meaning: a structural member used to stiffen a framework
Usage examples
Then, bracing himself for the effort, he delivered himself up to justice.
As soon as he saw him Don Quixote, bracing his shield on his arm, and drawing his sword, advanced to meet him; the duke with boar-spear did the same; but the duchess would have gone in front of them all had not the duke prevented her.