What is another word for brail?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The word "brail" refers to a type of knot or a system of lines used to adjust sails on a ship. Some synonyms for this word include reef, furl, and fold. The term reef is often used to describe the process of reducing the surface area of a sail during high winds. Furl, on the other hand, refers to the act of rolling or twisting a sail to secure it to the mast. Fold is another synonym that can be used to describe the process of neatly tucking or arranging a sail to reduce its size. These synonyms provide a variety of ways to describe the same action in sailing.
