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(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..
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Mainbrace means (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..
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