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splice the mainbrace
Language:
Meanings:
1.
naval
British English
Commonwealth
technical
nautical
historical
To repair or join the mainbrace, the principal running rigging on a sailing ship (literal, technical usage).
2.
naval
British English
Commonwealth
idiomatic
informal
nautical
historical
To authorize an extra ration of alcoholic drink (traditionally rum) to the crew of a ship as a reward or celebration.
3.
British English
General English
figurative
informal
To celebrate, grant a treat, or allow a morale-boosting indulgence.
Examples:
EN:
I think the time has come to splice the mainbrace.
ES:
Creo que es tiempo de una ronda.
EN:
I was about to splice the mainbrace, you know, up spirits and all that.
ES:
Iba a empalmar la riostra, ya sabe, unos licores y eso.
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