brailing

verb

Meaning

To reef, shorten or strike sail using brails.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

throat brail(English)bridle(English)brattishing(English)bolt-rope(English)bolt rope(English)bell rope(English)bellrope(English)frapping(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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