noun
- the rail around the stern of a ship or boat
Usage: nautical; plural form of taffrail
Examples
- The sailors leaned against the taffrails to watch the sunset.
- Decorative carvings adorned the ship’s ornate taffrails.
- The captain stood by the taffrails, observing the wake behind the vessel.
- Strong winds damaged several sections of the taffrails during the storm.
- The crew painted the taffrails bright white to match the rest of the ship.
- Passengers gathered along the taffrails to wave goodbye to the harbor.