BRACKETS, in a ship, are small crooked timbers resembling knees, fixed in the frame of the ship's head, to support the gratings. They also serve to support the gallery.
BRACKETS
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BRACKETS, in a ship, are small crooked timbers resembling knees, fixed in the frame of the ship's head, to support the gratings. They also serve to support the gallery.