Meaning
A small rope used to truss up sails.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English brayle, from Old French braiel, from Medieval Latin bracale (“girdle”) (from bracae (“breeches”)).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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