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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats