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taff·rail  (tfrl, -rl)

n. Nautical

1. The rail around the stern of a vessel.

2. The flat upper part of the stern of a vessel, made of wood and often richly carved.

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[Alteration of tafferel, carved panel, from Dutch tafereel, panel for carving or painting, from Middle Dutch tafeleel, tafereel, from Old French tablel; see tableau.]

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taffrail

Noun

Naut a rail at the back of a ship or boat [Dutch taffereel panel]

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taffrail - the railing around the stern of a ship rail, railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports