English Word · Intermediate
fife-rail
The rail round the mainmast for belaying pins
Pronunciation: say fife-rail
Meaning
The rail round the mainmast for belaying pins.
Example
The sailor secured the lines to the fife-rail on the deck.
The sailor secured the lines to the fife-rail on the deck.
Practice tips
- Practice fife-rail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.