Bracing

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The act of strengthening, supporting, or propping, with a brace or braces; the state of being braced.

2. Any system of braces; braces, collectively; as, the bracing of a truss.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Imparting strength or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind.