"mainbrace" meaning in All languages combined

See mainbrace on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mainbraces [plural], main brace [alternative], main-brace [alternative]
Etymology: From main + brace. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|main|brace}} main + brace Head templates: {{en-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. Categories (topical): Nautical Derived forms: splice the mainbrace Related terms: halyard
    Sense id: en-mainbrace-en-noun-7zLF~JKr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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