brəˈzɪl

Definitions

1. noun

A republic in central South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, between Argentina and Uruguay to the south and Bolivia and Paraguay to the west.

“The team trained in Brazil before the international soccer tournament.”

2. proper noun

A country in South America.

“The capital of Brazil is Brasília.”

3. verb

To squeeze or press (something) tightly, especially to extract liquid from it.

“She brailed the fruit to make juice.”