main brace
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of main brace
First recorded in 1480–90
Example Sentences
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Brig pink splice the main brace Admiral of the Black matey weigh anchor cackle fruit.
From Seattle Times
Splice the main brace driver doubloon skysail pillage barque tack.
From Seattle Times
The main brace was flung out to her, and, as she sheered in towards us, a black bundle seemed to hurl itself at us, and in a few seconds it stood erect and dripping on deck—a man swathed in oilskins till he looked like a mummy.
From Project Gutenberg
He can actually splice the main brace and I feel sure that must be a most arduous undertaking; requiring much skill and intelligence.
From Project Gutenberg
"All 'ands aft to spice the main brace!"
From Project Gutenberg
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