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- [taf-reyl, -ruh l]
- /ˈtæfˌreɪl, -rəl/
- /ˈtæ.freɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [taf-reyl, -ruh l]
- /ˈtæfˌreɪl, -rəl/
Definitions of taffrail word
- noun taffrail the upper part of the stern of a ship. 1
- noun taffrail a rail above the stern of a ship. 1
- noun taffrail a rail at the stern or above the transom of a vessel 0
- noun taffrail the upper part of the transom of a vessel, esp a sailing vessel, often ornately decorated 0
- noun taffrail the rail around the stern of a ship 0
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Origin of taffrail
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; syncopated variant of taffarel; -ai- spelling Dutch -ee-
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Parts of speech for Taffrail
noun
adjective
verb
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
taffrail popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
taffrail usage trend in Literature
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