Brĕast'-bānd, n.
(brĕst'-), n. (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, passed round the body of a man who heaves the lead in sounding, and fastened to the rigging to prevent his falling into the sea. Totten.
(brĕst'-), n. (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, passed round the body of a man who heaves the lead in sounding, and fastened to the rigging to prevent his falling into the sea. Totten.