Taffrail is a nauticalrelating to ships, sailing, or the sea word for the railinga barrier made of bars or posts along an edge or frame at the back of a ship. It is a specialized term, mainly used in shipbuildingthe work or industry of making ships and maritime writing.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /TAF-rayl/
Easy pronunciation: TAF-rayl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the first syllable.
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Taffrail Meaning
the rail or frame at the back of a ship
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the railing around the stern of a ship
Example: He leaned over the taffrail and looked out across the harbor.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse taffrail with the stern, but the stern is the back part of the ship, while the taffrail is the railing or structure around it.
- It is also easy to mistake taffrail for a general deck railing, but it specifically refers to the rail at the ship’s stern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does taffrail mean in simple English?
It means the railing or frame at the back of a ship.
Is taffrail a common word?
No. It is a fairly specialized nautical term.
What part of a ship is the taffrail?
It is the rail around the stern, which is the back of the ship.
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