"mainbrace" meaning in English

See mainbrace in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: mainbraces [plural]
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 Synonyms: main brace, main-brace 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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