Associations to the word «Taffrail»
Noun
- Stern
- Midshipman
- Deck
- Wake
- Frigate
- Tow
- Constance
- Frenchman
- Musket
- Sophie
- Sail
- Mast
- Diana
- Sharpe
- Breeze
- Standing
- Mate
- Boat
- Ladder
- Sea
- Lantern
- Stephen
- Barbara
- Jack
- Bow
- Ship
- Vessel
- Flag
- Staring
- Cabin
- Captain
- Watch
- Wind
- Chase
- Hat
- Surprise
- Crew
- Silence
- Water
- Darkness
- Laugh
- Yard
- Foot
- Conversation
- Wheel
- Shore
- Wave
- Marine
- Chair
- Sight
- Danger
- Hole
- Ceremony
- Gun
- Cry
- Figure
- Mile
- Hand
- Turn
- Speed
- Moment
- Came
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
TAFFRAIL, noun. (nautical) The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.
TAFFRAIL, noun. (nautical) The rail around the stern of a ship.
TAFFRAIL, noun. (nautical) The deck area at the stern of a vessel.
TAFFRAIL LOG, noun. (nautical) A mechanical device dragged from the stern of the vessel that indicates the vessel's speed through the water; usually consists of a propeller, a reading unit and a stiff line connecting them.
TAFFRAIL LOGS, noun. Plural of taffrail log
Dictionary definition
TAFFRAIL, noun. The railing around the stern of a ship.
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