Brass

Illustrated Marine Encyclopedia · 1890 · p. 4

Bra es, or a pair of bra es, consist of two shaped pieces of cast mixed metal, fitted in the supports of shafts, in the ends of connecting-rods; piston-rods; links; etc., and in which shafts or journals. revolve or move. See Plates 57.4 & n, 58.4 & 59.17 & is.