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1. n. A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding. Source: opted
2. A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding. Source: webster
3. A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas,or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the manwho heaves the lead in sounding. Source: adambom

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band breast both canvas ends fastened heaves lead rigging rope sounding specifically support man

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