bracket has definitions from the field of writing
1
[ noun ] either of two punctuation marks (< or >) used to enclose textual material

Synonyms

angle_bracket

Related terms

punctuation

2
[ noun ] either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material

Synonyms

square_bracket

Related terms

punctuation

3
[ noun ] a category falling within certain defined limits
4
[ verb ] classify or group

Related terms

group

5
[ verb ] (writing) place into brackets

Synonyms

bracket_out

Examples

"Please bracket this remark"

Related terms

edit angle_bracket

6
[ verb ] support with brackets, as of shelves, for example

Related terms

hold

7
[ noun ] an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
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