brace about
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to brace the ship's yards on the opposite tack when going about
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 about” mean?
to brace the ship's yards on the opposite tack when going about
Is “brace about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.