mainbrace en · NOUN
Etymology
From main + brace.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| main brace | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mainbraces | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| main-brace | alternative | lexicographic |