counterbrace
Definition of counterbrace
: a brace counteracting the strain of another brace: a : the brace of the fore-topsail on the leeward side of a ship b : counter 4c
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Origin and Etymology of counterbrace
counter- + brace
counterbrace
Definition of counterbrace
: to brace in opposite directions counterbrace a ship's yards; also : to brace so that opposite stresses are resisted
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Origin and Etymology of counterbrace
counter- + brace
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