adjustable bracket

[ə-ˈjəs-tə-bəl ˈbra-kət]
nounpl: adjustable brackets
suporte ajustável
1. a metal or plastic support device with movable components that can be modified in position, angle, or height to fit different applications or sizes
The adjustable bracket allows you to mount the shelf at any height on the wall.
O suporte ajustável permite que você monte a prateleira em qualquer altura da parede.
2. hardware used in construction, furniture assembly, or mechanical systems that provides flexible installation options
These adjustable brackets are perfect for securing the lamp to different desk thicknesses.
Estes suportes ajustáveis são perfeitos para prender a lâmpada a diferentes espessuras de mesa.
Adjustable brackets are essential hardware components widely used in both Brazilian and American households for furniture assembly and installation projects. In Brazil, DIY home improvement is increasingly popular, making these items common in hardware stores (lojas de materiais de construção). The term 'suporte ajustável' is universally understood across Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
articulated bracketflexible bracketsliding bracketvariable bracket
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed bracketrigid bracketstationary bracket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte ajustável
most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
suporte regulável
alternative term frequently used in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
suporte móvel
colloquial variation emphasizing the movable aspect
Portugal
suporte ajustável / braçadeira regulável
braçadeira also used for bracket-type hardware

Related Words

mounting hardwarewall anchorshelf supportfastener
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