breastrail

breastrail
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : the upper rail of a parapet or a balcony
2. : the railing of a quarterdeck of a ship

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breastˈrail noun
The upper rail of a breastwork
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Main Entry:breast

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  • Breastrail — Breast rail ( r[=a]l ), n. The upper rail of any parapet of ordinary height, as of a balcony; the railing of a quarter deck, etc. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • breastrail — breast·rail …   English syllables

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