Meaning & use
gunwale
The upper edge of the side of a boat or ship.
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Waves splashed over the gunwale as the small boat rocked in the storm.
He leaned against the gunwale to cast his fishing line into the lake.
A note on using this word
Gunwale is traditionally pronounced 'GUN-uhl,' with the 'w' silent, a common surprise for new sailors.
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