What is the meaning of Brail?

A small rope used to truss up sails.

A thong of soft leather to bind up a hawk's wing.

A stock at each end of a seine to keep it stretched.

A rope or line used to suspend lights or scenery in a certain position.

The feathers around a hawk's rump.

To reef, shorten or strike sail using brails.

Alternative form of brayle

barrel

Source: wiktionary.org