breastband

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Definition of breastband in English English dictionary

A band of canvas, attached to a ship's rigging, that provides support for the man heaving the lead in heavy weather

A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding

A band for the breast

A band of canvas, attached to a ships rigging, that provides support for the man heaving the lead in heavy weather

Specifically: Naut