English Expression · Advanced
false rail
A thin piece of timber placed on top of the headrail to strengthen it
Pronunciation: say false rail
Meaning
A secondary timber piece attached to the top of a ship's headrail to provide additional structural reinforcement.
Example
The carpenter installed a false rail to provide additional support to the ship's structure.
The carpenter installed a false rail to provide additional support to the ship's structure.
Practice tips
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