breastband - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'breastband' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Breastband

[ n.]

- A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding.

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