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rubrail

rubrail

9.9
A strip fixed along the side of a boat or vehicle to protect it from damage
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : faja de protección
  • The rubrail on the boat saved it from scratches when it bumped against the dock.

Examples

  • He replaced the damaged rubrail on his trailer after a minor accident.

  • The boat's rubrail prevented scratches when docking against the pier.

  • Adding a rubrail to your camper can help protect it from parking lot dings.

  • The boat's rubrail protects it from damage.

  • He installed a new rubrail on his yacht.

  • After installing a new rubrail, the vehicle was better protected from minor impacts.

  • The fender and rubrail work together to prevent damage during docking.

Antonyms

exposure
295 3.5

Being in contact with something that can affect you

vulnerability
156 5.1

A state of being easily harmed physically or emotionally

How Protective

bulwark
11 8.6
bumper
131 2.5
fender
3 6.2
rubrail
  • Specialized
9.9
strip
207 3.0

Surface Forms

rubrail singular
rubrails plural

Morphology

rubrail = rub + rail (transparent) = rub + rail

The meaning 'protective strip to prevent rubbing' follows directly from the components 'rub' + 'rail' and is readily inferable.

Etymology

Rubrail comes from the simple words rub, meaning 'to scrape', and rail, meaning 'a bar' like in handrail. So a rubrail is a protective strip or bar along the side of a boat or vehicle that takes the rubbing and prevents damage.