1. A unit of length used in Spanish-speaking countries, historically equal to approximately 1.67 meters or 5.5 feet.
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical; used in maritime and land measurement contexts

Examples

• The old Spanish map measured the distance in brazas.
• Sailors used the braza to estimate water depth.
• The land grant was recorded as fifty brazas wide.
• Historical documents often reference distances in brazas rather than modern meters.