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Word: Gunwale
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from gun+ wale (because it was formerly used to support guns)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡʌn(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the upper edge or planking of the side of a boat or ship.
Short Definition:upper edge or planking of side of boat or ship
Variant Forms:
- gunnel
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