(botany) A leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises.

(Northern England, Scotland) The sloping bank of a river valley. / (Northern England, Scotland) Any hillside or slope.

A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.

(transitive) To attach using a brad. / (transitive) To upset the end of a rod inserted in a hole so as to prevent it from being pulled out, as when riveting.

Alternative spelling of braze / A dish (usually meat) prepared by braising. / A sauce used for braising.

(cooking) To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling. / Alternative spelling of braze (joining non-ferrous metal using a molten filler metal)

Pagellus bogaraveo, syn. Pagellus centrodontus (sea bream)

(obsolete) Armor for the arm; vambrace. / (obsolete) A measurement of length, originally representing a person's outstretched arms.

(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow. / To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.

(derogatory) A foolish or dull-witted person.