taffrail

Definition of taffrailnext

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Noun
  • Supporters were spilling over each other in the stands and pressed up against the railings, sauced and sweaty and singing and cheering their boys on.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • Nana and the boys were leaning against the railing as a fin whale exhaled.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.
    Eric Adler May 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
  • Built in the 1920s and early 1930s, its historical elements will be restored, including the balustrade railing, the preservation of pylons, towers, and arches, and the refurbishment of the historic light poles of all five bridges, plus the Waverly Dr Bridge over Hyperion Ave.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.
    , CNBC, 18 May 2026
  • Adam Gray / Getty Images The strike — the LIRR’s first in roughly 30 years — has halted service on one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems, which carries hundreds of thousands of riders between Long Island and New York City.
    Gabriella Rudy, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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“Taffrail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taffrail. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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