bracket

noun

1.
a category falling within certain defined limits
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2.
either of two punctuation marks (‘<’ or ‘>’) used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
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3.
either of two punctuation marks (‘[’ or ‘]’) used to enclose textual material
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bracket
4.
a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
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