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gunwale, gunnel Nautical the top of the side of a boat or the topmost plank of a wooden vessel gunwale [′gən·əl] (naval architecture) The upper edge of the side of a boat. Also spelled gunnel. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the lift came, his face ground forward, and the splintery wood tore and crushed the skin from nose, lips, and chin; and, face downward, he slipped on and down to the bottom of the boat till his limp middle collapsed across the gunwale and his legs hung down outside. In a minute more we stood on the quay, within a step of the gunwale of the boat. Outside of the bulwarks their eager crews with one hand clung to the rail, while one foot was expectantly poised on the gunwale. |
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