1. (

• bracket

) a category falling within certain defined limits ;

2. (

• bracket ,
• angle_bracket

) either of two punctuation marks (`<' or `>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material ;

3. (

• bracket ,
• square_bracket

) either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material ;

4. (

• bracket ,
• wall_bracket

) a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf) ;

1. (

• bracket

) support with brackets; "bracket bookshelves" ;

2. (

• bracket ,
• bracket_out

) place into brackets; "Please bracket this remark" ;

3. (

• bracket

) classify or group ;