wall bracket
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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
- a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)