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Meanings of main braces in English

We have no meanings for "main braces" in our records yet.
Usage of main braces in English
1
These two main braces of course were extra strong, and made of hickory.
Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys / The Birch Bark Lodge
2
The second mate had charge of the after yards, and let go the lee fore and main braces.
Two Years Before the Mast
3
Man the main braces!
Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat: A Story of Travel and Ad...
4
The helm was put down, but the main braces fouled, and before they could be cleared the vessel had missed stays and was in irons.
Heroes of the Goodwin Sands
5
Main braces there, men, and square the yards.
The Pirate
6
"Haul on the starboard fore and main braces," he then sang out, and the brig was brought to the wind on the larboard tack.
The Two Supercargoes; Or, Adventures in Savage Africa
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