Nautical Term: Breast rail

Definition of Breast rail

A breast rail is a horizontal railing found on the upper portion of a ship’s deck or exterior structure, such as a balcony. For instance, on a quarter deck of a ship, the upper railing of a balcony is referred to as the breast rail.

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