bracket

/bɹˈækɪt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a category falling within certain defined limits
2. either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
3. either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
4. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

verb

1. support with brackets
   “bracket bookshelves”
2. place into brackets
   “Please bracket this remark”
3. classify or group

Synonyms for bracket

• angle bracket
• square bracket
• wall bracket
• bracket out

Words that rhyme with bracket

• racket
• bluejacket
• racquet
• blackett
• brackett
• drackett
• hackett
• jackett
• packett
• sackett
• shackett
• tackett
• tackitt