navalBritish EnglishCommonwealthtechnicalnauticalhistorical
- To repair or join the mainbrace, the principal running rigging on a sailing ship (literal, technical usage).
navalBritish EnglishCommonwealthidiomaticinformalnauticalhistorical
- To authorize an extra ration of alcoholic drink (traditionally rum) to the crew of a ship as a reward or celebration.
British EnglishGeneral Englishfigurativeinformal
- To celebrate, grant a treat, or allow a morale-boosting indulgence.