taffrail

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Synonyms: gaffsail, affraid, taffrails

Antonyms: gaffsail, affraid, taffrails

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} The curved wooden top of the [[stern]] of a [[sailing]] [[man-of-war]] or [[East Indiaman]], usually [[carved]] or [[decorated]].
2. {{lb|en|nautical}} The [[rail]] around the [[stern]] of a [[ship]].
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} The [[deck]] area at the stern of a [[vessel]].

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