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thoroughbrace U.S.|ˈθʌrə(ʊ)breɪs|
[f. thorough prep. or adv. + brace n.2 11.]
a. Each of a pair of strong braces or bands of leather connecting the front and back C-springs and supporting the body of a coach or other vehicle.
1837H. Martineau Soc. Amer. II. 175 Half a mile before reaching the place..the thorough-brace broke, and we had to walk..to the inn. 1858O. W. Holmes Deacon's Masterp. 22 In building of chaises..There is always somewhere a weakest spot,—In hub, tire, felloe, in spring or thill,..In screw, bolt, thoroughbrace.
†b. A vehicle whose body is supported on thoroughbraces. Obs.
1886Leslie's Pop. Monthly Dec. 722/1 The mustangs looked worse than the thorough-brace itself. 1930A. Groom Merry Christmas xv. 111 The heavily laden thoroughbrace was hitched behind seven lively horses.
Hence ˈthoroughbraced |-breɪst| a., suspended by thoroughbraces.
1865Harper's Mag. Nov. 700/1 Preference to be given to a thorough-braced ambulance of Concord manufacture. 1884S. O. Jewett Country Doctor 19 The old-fashioned thorough-braced wagon. |