taffrail
noun
taff·rail ˈtaf-ˌrāl 
-rəl
1
: the upper part of the stern of a wooden ship
2
: a rail around the stern of a ship
Word History
Etymology
modification of Dutch tafereel, from Middle Dutch, panel, from Old French tablel — more at tableau
First Known Use
circa 1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1
taffrail
noun
as in railing
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- railing
- balustrade
- rail
- handrail
- banister
- bannister
- guardrail
- fender
- (as) sick as a dog
- (as) smooth as silk
- (as) sober as a judge
- (as) solid as a rock
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) stubborn as a mule
- (as) sure as I'm standing here
- (as) tough as old boots
- (as) ugly as sin
- (as) warm as toast
- (at) any minute (now)
- (at) any moment (now)
- (be) careful what you wish for
- (be) spoiling for
- (can) trace one's history (back) to
- (cast) in the same mold as
- (don't) I wish
- (don't) you wish
- (from) side to side
- (get) ready, (get) set, go
- (give) witness to
- (go) jump in a/the lake
- (have) stars in one's eyes
- (i tell you what
- (i'll see you around