taffrails

noun

plural of taffrail
as in railings

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  1. railings
  2. rails
  3. balustrades
Noun
  • The 120 year-old staircase was also retained, with only the railings on its landing built to match.
    — Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Most were gleaming white and conventionally extravagant, with black privacy glass and chrome railings and layers of decks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of railings
Noun
  • Perhaps lenders have grown tired of funding the data center buildout, but money is not going to be the thing that finally causes the AI train to go off the rails.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Yes; the property features elevators, a variety of accessible common areas, and accessible guest rooms with bathtub grab rails, lowered electrical outlets, flashing door knockers, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rails
Noun
  • At the main residence, a grand double-height foyer opens to the interiors, where bright white walls contrast with dark wood floors and balustrades.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There’s similar vintage oomph in this fifth-floor unit, which has chevron parquet floors, iron balustrades, and a slightly formal dining area backed by a wall of mirrors.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of balustrades
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