counterbrace
English
verb
Definitions
- (nautical) To brace in opposite directions.
- (engineering) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted.
Etymology
Prefix from English brace.
Origin
English
brace
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- armbrace English
- brace English
- braceable English
- braceless English
- bracer English
- bracest English
- braceth English
- embrace English
- forebrace English
- mainbrace English
- neckbrace English
- overbrace English
- rebrace English
- thoroughbrace English
- unbrace English
- underbrace English
- brace Middle English
- boresy Malagasy