thorough brace

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

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Derived Forms

thorough-braced

adjective

Etymology

Origin of thorough brace

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

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It is built mostly of oak, and the coach body rests on a huge leather strap known as a thorough brace, the design of which was one of the secrets to Abbot-Downing’s success.

From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2019

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