pushpit

pushpit
noun a raised safety rail in the stern of a yacht.
Origin
1960s: humorous formation, suggested by pulpit.

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  • pushpit — noun The railing at the stern of a boat. Syn: stern pulpit, stern rail …   Wiktionary

  • pushpit — pushˈpit noun A safety railing at the stern of a yacht • • • Main Entry: ↑push …   Useful english dictionary

  • Søgelænder — Består af prædikestol (= pulpit) i stævn og pulpit agter (=pushpit) forbundet med liner gennem sceptre placeret langs lønningen …   Danske encyklopædi

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