taffrail

noun

Definition of taffrailnext
as in railing

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  1. railing
  2. balustrade
  3. rail
Noun
  • In one shot of Kidman leaning against the railing of a boat, her curls took center stage, and in another photo, the Lioness actress posed in a blue bikini in a hot tub, her hair tied up in a top knot.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Paper wasps build nests under eaves, benches and fence railings and will sting if disturbed.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of railing
Noun
  • Its ornate balustrade carvings glisten under a quiet, steady rain.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Imbibe inside or in the adjoining garden-courtyard where passing gondolas send canal water lapping below the balustrade.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of balustrade
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the side rails of the ship bend like ring ropes when Batman’s thrown into them.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Proposals include increasing trade through Omani ports outside of the Persian Gulf, expanding or doubling pipelines in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, and developing new rail links, the officials said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of rail
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“Taffrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taffrail. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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