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n brackets. Something went very wrong at some point in history. Nobody knows what it was, but the end result of it was that, to Brits, [these] are square brackets, and (these) are “brackets”. To Americans, [these] are “brackets” and (these) are “parentheses”. Even {these} ended up being “braces” to Americans but “curly braces” to Brits. It’s possible many people have died as a result of these confusions, although I can’t exactly work out how.
n parentheses. The things that Americans call “brackets” [these ones], Brits know better as “square brackets.”
n braces. {these things}. This is just one small part of a whole category of cross-continental disasters – see “square brackets”.
Bollocks in brackets is British slang for a bow−legged man.
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n.
The matter contained within brackets.
v. t.
To place within brackets; to connect by brackets; to furnish with brackets.
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A series or group of brackets; brackets, collectively.
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A long and narrow platform attached to one or more sides of public hall or the interior of a church, and supported by brackets or columns; -- sometimes intended to be occupied by musicians or spectators, sometimes designed merely to increase the capacity of the hall.
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A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater.
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