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gunwale
noun gun·wale \ˈgə-nəl\
: the upper edge of a ship's or boat's side
Full Definition of GUNWALE
: the upper edge of a ship's or boat's side
— to the gunwales
: as full as possible
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Variants of GUNWALE
gun·wale also gun·nel \ˈgə-nəl\
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Origin of GUNWALE
Middle English gonne-wale, from gonne gun + 1wale; from its former use as a support for guns
First Known Use: 15th century
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gunwale
noun gun·wale \ˈgə-nəl\
Definition of GUNWALE for Kids
: the upper edge of a ship's side
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