fife rail
noun chiefly historical
1A rail round the mainmast of a sailing ship, holding belaying pins.
1.1The rail on top of the bulwark at the edge of a sailing ship’s poop or forecastle.
Origin
Early 18th century: of unknown origin.
| 单词 | fife rail |
| 释义 | fife railnoun chiefly historical 1A rail round the mainmast of a sailing ship, holding belaying pins. 1.1The rail on top of the bulwark at the edge of a sailing ship’s poop or forecastle. Origin |
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