brailing

English

Verb

brailing

1. present participle and gerund of brail

Noun

brailing (plural brailings)

1. (nautical) Synonym of brail (“rope for trussing sails”)
   • 2007, Ron Pottinger, A Soldier in the Cockpit, page 13:

     During the day the brailings were rolled up and tied with tapes.

2. (camping) Any of the loops at the base of a tent that allow it to be secured with pegs.