Taffrail

Origin

From either tafferel or aft rail, by false alteration.

Full definition of taffrail

Noun

1. (nautical) The curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated.
2. (nautical) The rail around the stern of a ship.
3. (nautical) The deck area at the stern of a vessel.

Derived terms

• taffrail log