working bracket
[/ˈwɜːrkɪŋ ˈbrækɪt/]
nounpl: working brackets
suporte de trabalho / suporte funcional
1. A structural support or fastening device designed to hold or secure an object or component in a fixed position during operation or use
The engineer installed a working bracket to stabilize the machinery during production.
O engenheiro instalou um suporte de trabalho para estabilizar a máquina durante a produção.
2. In dentistry, an orthodontic attachment bonded to a tooth to apply force for tooth movement
The orthodontist adjusted the working brackets on the patient's teeth.
O ortodontista ajustou os suportes funcionais nos dentes do paciente.
3. A range or tier of income or taxation levels used for calculating taxes or benefits
His salary placed him in a higher working bracket for tax purposes.
Seu salário o colocou em uma faixa de trabalho mais alta para fins fiscais.
In Brazil, this term is primarily used in technical, industrial, and dental contexts. It reflects both manufacturing precision culture and the increasing prevalence of orthodontic treatments in urban areas. In the USA, it's commonly used in engineering, construction, and tax/income discussions.
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