gunwhale

[US]/ˈɡʌnwɔːl/
[UK]/ˈɡʌnwɔːl/

Translation

n.the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship, especially the part to which the upper masts are secured
Word Forms
Pluralgunwhales

Phrases & Collocations

over the gunwhale

gunwhale high

to the gunwhale

the gunwhale

at the gunwhale

by the gunwhale

along the gunwhale

gunwhale rail

above the gunwhale

below the gunwhale

Example Sentences

the waves crashed over the gunwhale, drenching the deck hands.

the small boat sat low in the water, nearly to the gunwhale.

sailors clung to the gunwhale as the vessel pitched violently.

the gunwhale was reinforced with iron plates to withstand heavy seas.

water began flooding in over the gunwhale during the storm.

he climbed onto the gunwhale to get a better view of the horizon.

the gunwhale rail was polished to a bright shine by the crew.

our vessel drew only three feet of water, keeping us well above the gunwhale.

the ancient galley had a low gunwhale that made it vulnerable to waves.

sea spray constantly washed over the gunwhale during our voyage.

the captain stood at the gunwhale, surveying the calm waters ahead.

a sudden wave struck the boat, sending water cascading over the gunwhale.

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