- 1. 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. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to. Source: opted
- 3. 1. (Naut.) To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another. 2. (Engin.) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to. Source: webster
- 4. To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards,i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another. Source: adambom
- 5. 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. v. t. To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to. Source: ecdict
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