counterbrace

Coun"ter*brace`, v. t. 1. (Naut.) Defn: To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another. 2. (Engin.) Defn: To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.

counterbrace - Similar Words

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