mainbrace

English

Alternative forms

main brace
main-brace

Etymology

main +‎ brace

Noun

mainbrace (plural mainbraces)

(nautical) The rope used as support for the masts, running from the bow to the top of the mast and back to the deck.

Derived terms

splice the mainbrace

See also

halyard

Anagrams

carbamine

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