Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Main-brace.
...The main-brace is the rope by which the mainyard of a ship is set in position, and to splice it.....Main-brace.  Splice the main-brace, in sea language, means to take a draught of strong drink to keep the spirits up.....Main Chance (The).    Click here to shop the Bartleby Bookstore. Welcome · Press..
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Definition of Main Brace from dictionary.net
...By main strength, by sheer strength; as, to lift a heavy weight by main strength. Main.....The brace attached to the main yard. Main center (Steam Engine), a shaft upon which a working beam or side lever.....The brace attached to the main yard. Main center (Steam Engine), a shaft upon which a working beam or side lever..
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Wind in the Rigging:: Splice the Main Brace Buckle (Buckles)- Shopping,...
...Splice the Main Brace Buckle (Buckles) (CLICK below for PRICE, DESCRIPTION, and SHOPPING.....Splice the Main Brace Buckle (Buckles) Category: Men > Accessories > Belts and Suspenders..
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bench main brace - 3d view
...California Redwood Association publishes free plans for building a handsome bench. Includes step..
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Watership Inn Rooms - Main Brace
...Main Brace.. Room with queen bed and private bath..
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Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Splice the Main Brace.
...Reference > Brewer’s Dictionary > Splice the Main Brace.  Splice.Spoke (verb).  CONTENTS.....Splice the Main Brace.  (See M..AIN.. B..RACE.)   1..    To get spiced is to get married or..
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Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Splice the Main Brace.
...Reference > Brewer’s Dictionary > Splice the Main Brace.  Splice.Spoke (verb).  CONTENTS.....Splice the Main Brace.  (See M..AIN.. B..RACE.)   1..    To get spiced is to get married or..
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...Main Brace, Adjacent to Pier 2..
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Nautical Terminology: Splice the Main Brace
...The main brace, being one of the heaviest pieces of running rigging in the ship, was probably.....Splice the Main Brace .. A sailing ship's rigging was a favorite target during sea battles.....The main brace was the principal fore-and-aft support of the ship's masts..
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Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Spoke (verb)
...Splice the Main Brace.Spoke (noun).    Click here to shop the Bartleby Bookstore. Welcome.....Splice the Main Brace.Spoke (noun).  CONTENTS · BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD.. E. Cobham Brewer 1810..
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