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brace aboutto brace the ship's yards on the opposite tack when going aboutRate it:

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brace byto bring the yards in opposite directions on different masts when doing certain maneuversRate it:

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brace into bring the yards more square to the fore and aft lineRate it:

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do the hard yardsTo perform a difficult task or tasks.Rate it:

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hard yardsThe key effort in completing a difficult taskRate it:

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square roda unit of area used for measuring small quantities of land. Equal in size to a square with sides 1 rod in length. Equal to 30¼ square yards or 1/160 acre. Sometimes known, simply, as a rod.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAll the way; with everything done completely or thoroughly.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAnd everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.Rate it:

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