noun🔗ShareThe curved wooden top of the stern of a sailing man-of-war or East Indiaman, usually carved or decorated."The ship's taffrail, carved with intricate sea creatures, was a beautiful sight. "nauticalsailingpartarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe rail around the stern of a ship."The sailor leaned against the taffrail, watching the sunset over the ocean. "nauticalsailingvehicleoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe deck area at the stern of a vessel."Standing at the taffrail, I watched the coastline disappear as the ferry sailed away. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading