thorough brace
noun
either of two strong braces or bands of leather supporting the body of a coach or other vehicle and connecting the front and back springs.
Origin of thorough brace
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Words nearby thorough brace
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Example sentences from the Web for thorough brace
Nat at a glance made it out as a stage coach of the old-fashioned "thorough-brace type."
The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras |Marvin WestUpon reaching the south-west corner of the enclosure surrounding the building, I perceived a thorough-brace awaiting us.
Hunted Down |Harry GraniceThe heavily-laden coach swayed on its thorough-brace springs and rattled down Sturt Street at the rate of twelve miles an hour.
Nevermore |Rolf Boldrewood
British Dictionary definitions for thorough brace
thorough brace
noun
mainly US
either of two strong leather straps upon which the body of certain types of carriage is supported