bracket
nounUK /ˈbræk.ɪt/
US /ˈbræk.ɪt/
A bracket is a mark like [ ] or ( ) that goes around words.
Put the extra information in brackets at the end of the sentence.
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2. A bracket is a small metal or plastic piece that holds something up, like a shelf on a wall.
Dad screwed the bracket into the wall to hold the shelf.
3. A bracket is a group of people or things with the same level, such as in a competition.
Our team is in the younger age bracket.
4. To bracket means to put brackets around words or numbers.
Please bracket the answers you are not sure about.