Mainbrace
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mainbrace is a noun meaning (nautical) The rope (or sheet) used to control the main yard. The main yard is the spar set across the mast, from which the mainsail is hung.
Meaning
(nautical) The rope (or sheet) used to control the main yard. The main yard is the spar set across the mast, from which the mainsail is hung.
Word Forms
- mainbraces
- main brace
- main-brace
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mainchain, martingale, brace, lift, brail, yard-rope.
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