Definition

Noun: A wall bracket is a rigid structural support that projects outward from a vertical wall surface. Its primary function is to hold, carry, or bear the weight of an object, such as a shelf, light fixture, or television, securely attaching it to the wall.

Examples

• The carpenter installed a sturdy wall bracket to support the heavy wooden shelf.
• We need to find a decorative wall bracket for this new pendant light.
• Ensure the wall bracket is fixed into a wall stud for maximum safety.

Advanced Usage

• Load-bearing wall bracket: A bracket specifically designed and rated to support substantial weight.
  • For the floating desk, you must use a certified load-bearing wall bracket.
• Adjustable wall bracket: A bracket with movable parts, allowing for flexibility in positioning the supported object.
  • The adjustable wall bracket lets you tilt the TV to the perfect viewing angle.

Variants and Related Words

• Bracket (n): A more general term for a supporting fixture, which can be attached to a wall, floor, or other structure.
  • The shelf is held up by two metal brackets.
• Corbel (n): A specific type of wall bracket, often made of stone or wood and featuring a stepped or decorative design, used in architecture.
  • The old fireplace features ornate stone corbels.

Synonyms

• Support: A thing that bears the weight of something else.
• Mount: A structure for holding or securing an object in position.
• Console: (In architecture) a decorative bracket, especially one with a scroll-like shape.

Related Phrases

• To bracket something: To attach or enclose something using brackets.
  • The instructions show how to bracket the shelf to the wall.
• Bracket and shelf unit: A complete set consisting of the supporting brackets and the shelf they hold.
  • The furniture store sells the bracket and shelf unit as one package.

Noun

1. a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)