brackets

Meanings

Noun

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

Verb

• support with brackets
• place into brackets
• classify or group
• third-person singular simple present indicative of bracket

Synonyms

angle bracket, bracket, bracket out, square bracket, wall bracket