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1. (n.) taffrail
the upper part of the stern of a ship.
2. taffrail
a rail above the stern of a ship.
Etymology: (1805–15; earlier taffarel < MD tafereel, var. (by dissimilation) of tafeleel < dial. F tavleltableau)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) taffrail
the railing around the stern of a ship
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1. (noun) taffrail
the upper part of a ship's stern, which is flat like a table on the top, and sometimes ornamented with carved work; the rail around a ship's stern
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