What is another word for taffrail?

Pronunciation: [tˈafɹe͡ɪl] (IPA)

Taffrail is a nautical term referring to the rail or fence that runs along the stern of a ship. If you are looking for synonyms for this term, you can use words such as barricade, balustrade, fence, handrail, or railing. These words all refer to a physical barrier or hindrance that separates one area from another. Additionally, you can also use terms like boundary, limit, or edge to describe the taffrail as it symbolizes the edge of the ship. No matter which synonym you choose, they all can help add depth and color to your writing by providing different ways to describe the same thing.

Synonyms for Taffrail:

  • n.

    artifact
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    Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Taffrail?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Taffrail?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for taffrail (as nouns)

Usage examples for Taffrail

"It was climbing over the taffrail, Sir-" "Ah!"
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
I turned sharply, and saw something peering over the taffrail.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
There lies the land right over the taffrail, or a little on the larboard-quarter; for this gale has come from the south east, and here are we doomed to beat about, like the Flying Dutchman, before our port, without a chance of reaching it.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston

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