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bracket

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bracket in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
    bracket  angle bracket 
  2. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
    bracket  wall bracket 
  3. either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
    bracket  square bracket 
  4. a category falling within certain defined limits
    bracket 
verb
  1. classify or group
    bracket 
  2. place into brackets
    "Please bracket this remark"
    bracket  bracket out 
  3. support with brackets
    "bracket bookshelves"
    bracket 
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