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Meaning of thoroughbrace in English:

thoroughbrace

Pronunciation /ˈθʌrəbreɪs/

noun

(also throughbrace)
historical US

  • 1Any of a number of strong leather straps supporting the body of a coach or similar vehicle.

  • 2A vehicle whose body is supported on thoroughbraces, especially a stagecoach.

Origin

Early 19th century. In some forms from thorough- + brace.