Associations to the word «Gunwale»

Wiktionary

GUNWALE, noun. (nautical) The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

Dictionary definition

GUNWALE, noun. Wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope