main brace

noun

, Nautical.

1. a brace leading to a main yard.

Word History and Origins

Origin of main brace¹

First recorded in 1480–90

Example Sentences

To the Ship’s Tavern, and splice the main brace!”

From Literature

Brig pink splice the main brace Admiral of the Black matey weigh anchor cackle fruit.

From Seattle Times

Splice the main brace driver doubloon skysail pillage barque tack.

From Seattle Times

In the smoking-room enthusiastic alcoholists gathered, to splice the main brace and bid in the auction sweep-stake on the day's run.

From Project Gutenberg

Steward! we’ll splice the main brace.”

From Project Gutenberg