thorough brace

noun

1. either of two strong braces or bands of leather supporting the body of a coach or other vehicle and connecting the front and back springs.

thorough brace

noun

1. either of two strong leather straps upon which the body of certain types of carriage is supported

Derived Forms

• ˈthorough-ˌbraced, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thorough brace¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

Nat at a glance made it out as a stage coach of the old-fashioned "thorough-brace type."

From Project Gutenberg

Upon reaching the south-west corner of the enclosure surrounding the building, I perceived a thorough-brace awaiting us.

From Project Gutenberg

The heavily-laden coach swayed on its thorough-brace springs and rattled down Sturt Street at the rate of twelve miles an hour.

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