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brace and bit
brace position
brace root
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bracero

bra·ce·ro [ brə sérrō ] (plural bra·ce·ros)


noun 
Definition:
 
Hispanic temporary Mexican laborer: a Mexican worker who is allowed entry into the United States to work for a limited time, typically on a farm

[Early 20th century. < Spanish, "laborer" < brazo "arm" < Latin brachium (see brachium)]
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