gunwales

[US]/ˈɡʌnwəlz/
[UK]/ˈɡʌnwɔːlz/

Translation

n. (plural)the upper edge of a ship's side, to which the timbers are secured

Phrases & Collocations

over the gunwales

at the gunwales

leaning on the gunwales

sitting on the gunwales

along the gunwales

above the gunwales

grip the gunwales

gunwales of the boat

low gunwales

broken gunwales

Example Sentences

the waves crashed over the gunwales during the storm.

he sat on the gunwales watching the sunset.

the old wooden boat had cracked gunwales.

water began to seep through the gunwales.

she leaned against the gunwales as the boat rocked.

the gunwales were reinforced with steel bands.

we painted the gunwales white to brighten the deck.

sea spray continuously washed over the gunwales.

the fisherman balanced precariously on the gunwales.

teak gunwales gave the sailboat an elegant appearance.

rough seas caused the gunwales to groan under pressure.

children held onto the gunwales as the ferry turned.

the gunwales showed signs of weathering after years at sea.

ice formed along the gunwales during the arctic voyage.

he secured the ropes to the gunwales before departing.

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