bracing by

A form of brace by — to bring the yards in opposite directions on different masts when doing certain maneuvers

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of brace by
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“bracing by.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bracing%20by. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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