Braces (oneself) is a term used to describe the act of strengthening or supporting oneself. Girds (5 letters) is a verb meaning to encircle or bind with a band or girdle. STEELS (6 letters) is a noun referring to a strong, hard metal alloy. GetsSet (7 letters) is a verb meaning to prepare oneself for something. Together, these three words can be used to describe the act of bracing oneself, or preparing oneself for something by strengthening and supporting oneself.