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Splice the mainbrace — is an order given aboard naval vessels to issue the crew with a drink. Originally an order for one of the most difficult emergency repair jobs aboard a sailing ship, it became a euphemism for authorized celebratory drinking afterward, and then… … Wikipedia
splice the mainbrace — (naut sl) 1. To serve out an allowance of alcoholic spirits 2. To partake of alcoholic spirits • • • Main Entry: ↑splice … Useful english dictionary
Splice the mainbrace — Épissure courte : deux cordages torsadés sont connectés en repiquant chaque brin dans l autre cordage … Wikipédia en Français
splice the mainbrace — to drink intoxicants The mainbrace was the rope which held the mainsail in position, and a vessel was in peril if it broke. In rough weather splicing it, or mending it by joining up the severed parts, was a hazardous operation and the… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
Splice — may refer to:* Connection of two or more pieces of linear material: ** Rope splicing, joining two pieces of rope or cable by weaving the strands of each into the other ** Eye splice, the best method of creating a permanent loop in the end of… … Wikipedia
mainbrace — /ˈmeɪnbreɪs/ (say maynbrays) noun 1. a pennant and tackle secured to each end of the mainyard and led down to the main deck, used to haul the yard round to trim the mainsail to the wind. –phrase 2. splice the mainbrace, Colloquial a. to order the …
mainbrace — mainˈbrace noun The brace attached to the mainyard (see also ↑splice) • • • Main Entry: ↑main … Useful english dictionary
Grog — The word grog refers to a variety of alcoholic beverages. The word originally referred to a drink made with water or small beer (a weak beer) and rum, which was introduced into the Royal Navy by British Vice Admiral Edward Vernon on 21 August,… … Wikipedia
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Rum — This article is about the beverage. For other uses, see Rum (disambiguation). Rum display in a liquor store … Wikipedia
