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Meanings of taffrail in English
Handrail around the open deck area toward the stern of a ship.
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Examples for "tafferel"
Examples for "tafferel"
1
The tafferel was green.
2
The tafferel of the schooner actually came in sight, when a little swell passed over it, leaving it for an instant in the trough.
3
Yet we should oftener look over the tafferel of our craft, like curious passengers, and not make the voyage like stupid sailors picking oakum.
Usage of taffrail in English
1
Save one: Junichiro stood by the taffrail, looking back at the shore.
2
Cases of farmsteading gear were piled against the superstructure and the taffrail.
3
All those who heard the exclamation turned their eyes over the taffrail.
4
From forecastle to quarter-deck, from bowsprit to taffrail, Blackbeard scrutinized the Revenge.
5
On going aft, Tom found the mate seated close to the taffrail.
6
The figure on the taffrail waved high the sea-cap in adieu, and disappeared.
7
Astern towed a dingy; from the taffrail flew the American flag.
8
With the idea of gaining time she walked rapidly aft to the taffrail.
9
The mate was leaning over the taffrail under the poop awning.
10
He found Deighton, alone but for his servant, right aft by the taffrail.
11
Jackwell leaned over the taffrail and gazed calmly down at us.
12
Bill caught sight of him the instant his head appeared above the taffrail.
13
The boat, laden to the taffrail, was puffing away on her last trip.
14
It required two men, however, to draw him on board over the taffrail.
15
Over the taffrail leant a silent black figure, watching the stars.
16
He sat moaning on the taffrail taking little or no part in the discussion.
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Taffrail across language varieties
United Kingdom
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