mainbrace

English

Alternative forms

  • main brace
  • main-brace

Etymology

From main +‎ brace.

Noun

mainbrace (plural mainbraces)

  1. (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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