- counterbrace
- I. \\ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: counter- + brace: a brace counteracting the strain of another brace:a. : the brace of the fore-topsail on the leeward side of a shipb. : counter V 4cII. \\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+\ verbEtymology: counter- + brace: to brace in opposite directions
counterbrace a ship's yards
also : to brace so that opposite stresses are resisted* * *
/kown"teuhr brays'/, n. Engin., Building Trades.a web member of a truss subject to tension or compression under varying conditions.[1815-25; COUNTER- + BRACE]* * *
counˈterbrace transitive verb (nautical)To brace or fasten (the head-yards and after-yards) in opposite waysnounThe lee-brace of the foretopsail-yard• • •Main Entry: ↑counter-
Useful english dictionary. 2012.