Breastband

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Breastband \Breast"band`\ (-b[a^]nd`), n.
     A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of
     canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to
     support the man who heaves the lead in sounding.
     [1913 Webster]