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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke