'Counterbrace' definitions:

Definition of 'Counterbrace'

From: GCIDE

Counterbrace \Coun"ter*brace`\, v. t.
1. (Naut.) To brace in opposite directions; as, to counterbrace the yards, i. e., to brace the head yards one way and the after yards another. [1913 Webster]
2. (Engin.) To brace in such a way that opposite strains are resisted; to apply counter braces to. [1913 Webster]