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brail
A small rope used to truss up sails
Pronunciation: /bɹeɪl/
Meaning
A rope used to gather or truss up a sail.
Example
The sailor used a brail to gather the sail.
The sailor used a brail to gather the sail.
Practice tips
- Practice brail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.