01 v. t. To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another.
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To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another.(Naut.)
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To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to.(Engin.)