fife rail

fife rail

n.

A rail around the lower part of a ship's mast to which the belaying pins for the rigging are secured.

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[Possibly from its use by the ship's fifer.]

fife rail

n

(Nautical Terms) nautical a rail at the base of a mast of a sailing vessel, fitted with pins for belaying running rigging. Compare pin rail

[C18: of unknown origin]

fife′ rail`

n.

a rail on a sailing vessel where belaying pins are inserted.

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Noun

1.

fife rail - the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel rail, railing - a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports