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- [koun-ter-breys]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbreɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-breys]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌbreɪs/
Definitions of counterbrace word
- noun counterbrace a rope on the leeward side of a ship, controlling the position of the fore-topsail 3
- noun counterbrace a web member of a truss subject to tension or compression under varying conditions. 1
- verb counterbrace (Transitive Verb) (nautical) To brace in opposite directions. 0
- verb counterbrace (Transitive Verb) (engineering) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted. 0
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Origin of counterbrace
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; counter- + brace
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Parts of speech for Counterbrace
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterbrace popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
counterbrace usage trend in Literature
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