noun
plural -ets
[count] an object that is attached to a wall and used to support or hold up something (such as a shelf)
a category that includes a certain range of incomes, ages, etc.
either one of a pair of marks or used to enclose words or mathematical symbols - usually plural
The marks are also called square brackets and the marks are also called angle brackets.
b Brit :parenthesis
verb
-ets; -eted; -eting
[+ obj] to place (words, symbols, etc.) within brackets
to be located at each side of (something) - usually used as (be) bracketed
to put (two or more people or things) into the same category, group, etc.