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gunnel

gun·nel

UK/ˈɡʌnəl/ US/ˈɡʌn.l̩/ uncommon

noun

1.

wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel

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2.

Origin

From Middle English gonnewalle, itself from gonne (“gun”) + wale, as it used to support the ship's guns; equivalent to gun + wale.

Phrases

  • to the gunnels

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