brace aback
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to bring the wind onto the forward side of the sails to slow the ship
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brace aback” mean?
to bring the wind onto the forward side of the sails to slow the ship
Is “brace aback” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.