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gun·wale (gunəl)

noun

the upper edge of the side of a ship or boat

Etymology: LME gonne walle (see gun & wale): first applied to bulwarks supporting a ship's guns

gunwale Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • kayak: It is essential to keep the center of gravity inside the gunwale of the kayak.

Converse of object

  • have: The boat has a high gunwale with a nice step to help you get over the side.

Adjective modifier

  • black: Polyethylene contoured seats and decks with grab handles, black vinyl gunwales and ash carrying yoke and thwart.
  • high: The boat has a high gunwale with a nice step to help you get over the side.

Modifies a noun

  • level: The constructional members in place, are the four mast supports and their cross braces at raised gunwale level.
  • fender: Earnest's center gunwale fender eye was securely locked up on a long chain to a mooring ring.
  • strake: Each gunwale strake has been attached to the upper strake with mortise and tenon joints and dovetail fastenings.
  • led: The lighting system is capable of presenting several different atmospheres and has under gunwale LED lighting.
  • lighting: The lighting system is capable of presenting several different atmospheres and has under gunwale LED lighting.
  • eye: Earnest's center gunwale fender eye was securely locked up on a long chain to a mooring ring.

Noun used with modifier

  • teak: The exterior now featured teak gunwales and newly profiled windows for a contemporary classic look.
  • vinyl: Polyethylene contoured seats and decks with grab handles, black vinyl gunwales and ash carrying yoke and thwart.
  • center: Earnest's center gunwale fender eye was securely locked up on a long chain to a mooring ring.

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