What is another word for brail?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "brail" refers to a type of knot or a system of lines used to adjust sails on a ship. Some synonyms for this word include reef, furl, and fold. The term reef is often used to describe the process of reducing the surface area of a sail during high winds. Furl, on the other hand, refers to the act of rolling or twisting a sail to secure it to the mast. Fold is another synonym that can be used to describe the process of neatly tucking or arranging a sail to reduce its size. These synonyms provide a variety of ways to describe the same action in sailing.

Synonyms for Brail:

What are the hypernyms for Brail?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Brail?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for brail (as nouns)

  • hyponyms for brail (as verbs)

Usage examples for Brail

Hand the courses-brail up the mizen!
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
It is pleasant to watch the play of muscle, and attitudes, and the flicker of the reflected blue sky on their brown perspiring backs as they swarm up the sloping yards and cotton sails to brail up.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Oh, I forgot Mat's brother at brail!
"Lover or Friend"
Rosa Nouchette Carey

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