A thin batten fitted to the sides of mess tables and extending slightly above the surface to prevent cutlery and crockery from sliding off during heavy weather. On some tables they are permanently fitted by hinges so as to allow them to be folded down when not required. May also take the form of an open tray that fits over the table or surface.
Yibhethini enciphileyo kwicala leetafile zendawo tokutyela nokuzonwabisa kunye nokuyandisa kancinci apha ngaphezulu emgangathweni ukuthintela izixhobo zokutya ezifana namacephe nefolokhwe nezinye ekubeni zityibilike ngexesha lemozulu ezimbi. Kwezinye iitafile zincanyathiselwe isigxina ngeehenjisi ukwenzela ukuba zisongeke xa zingafuneki. Kusenokusetyenziswa uhlobo lwetreyi olulungayo phezu kwetafile okanye emgangathweni.