Bullrail

noun

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Noun

1
A style of railing consisting of a long continuous crosspiece supported by multiple uprights.
"Others dropped behind the bullrail and began returning the fire."

Example

"Others dropped behind the bullrail and began returning the fire."

Etymology

From bull + rail. From the use of this type of railing in making bull pens.

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