pushpit

English

Etymology

1960s: humorous formation, suggested by pulpit (since push is the opposite of pull). [1]

Noun

pushpit (plural pushpits)

  1. The railing at the stern of a boat.

Synonyms

References

  1. ↑ Oxford English Dictionary
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