gunwhales

[US]/ˈɡʌnəlz/
[UK]/ˈɡʌnəlz/

Translation

n.The upper edge of a ship's side, forming a rail around the deck; The rail or timber along the side of a boat where it meets the deck

Example Sentences

the sailor leaned against the gunwhales, watching the horizon.

salt spray crusted over the gunwhales as the storm intensified.

the children sat on the gunwhales with their feet dangling over the water.

we secured the rope to the gunwhales before setting sail.

the old ship's gunwhales were worn smooth by generations of sailors.

paint was peeling from the gunwhales of the abandoned vessel.

a gull perched momentarily on the gunwhales before flying away.

the captain gripped the gunwhales as the ship lurched violently.

waves occasionally washed over the gunwhales during the rough passage.

rust discolored the iron gunwhales of the antique brigantine.

the fisherman repaired his nets while sitting on the gunwhales.

moonlight cast shadows across the polished gunwhales.

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