Synonyms for bracket

Noun

1. bracket, set

usage: a category falling within certain defined limits

2. bracket, square bracket, punctuation, punctuation mark

usage: either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material

3. angle bracket, bracket, punctuation, punctuation mark

usage: either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') sometimes used to enclose textual material

4. bracket, support

usage: an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

Verb

1. bracket, hold, support, sustain, hold up

usage: support with brackets; "bracket bookshelves"

2. bracket, bracket out, edit, redact

usage: place into brackets; "Please bracket this remark"

3. bracket, group

usage: classify or group