English Word · Advanced
forebrace
A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail
Pronunciation: say forebrace
Meaning
A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail.
Example
The sailor hauled on the forebrace to adjust the angle of the foresail.
The sailor hauled on the forebrace to adjust the angle of the foresail.
Practice tips
- Practice forebrace 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.