1. a rail around the stern of a ship
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The captain stood at the taffrail watching the wake behind the ship.
• Passengers gathered along the taffrail to wave goodbye to the harbor.
• The sailor polished the brass fittings on the taffrail.
• Life rings were mounted on brackets along the taffrail.
• The ship’s name was painted in gold letters below the taffrail.
• During the storm, crew members secured loose equipment near the taffrail.