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taffrail
The curved, often decorated wooden top of the stern of an old sailing warship or East Indiaman
Pronunciation: /ˈtæfˌreɪl/
Meaning
The curved, often decorated wooden top of the stern of an old sailing warship or East Indiaman.
Example
The restorer repaired the carved taffrail at the stern of the old East Indiaman.
The restorer repaired the carved taffrail at the stern of the old East Indiaman.
Practice tips
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