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Gunnel (Noun)

Small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic.

Nouns denoting animals.

The gunnel is a small fish that is often overlooked by anglers in favor of more prized species.
Gunnel are common in the shallow waters of the northern Atlantic, where they can be found hiding among rocks and seaweed.
The gunnel's slender body and ability to change color make it a formidable predator in its native habitat.
Gunnel are an important food source for many larger fish and seabirds in the northern Atlantic ecosystem.
Despite their small size, gunnel are capable of putting up quite a fight when hooked by an angler.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The gunnel of the old wooden sailboat was worn smooth by years of use and weathering.
As the waves crashed against the side of the boat, water poured over the gunnel and onto the deck.
The sailors stood on the gunnel, their toes curled over the edge as they peered out at the horizon.
A small brass fitting was fastened to the gunnel, serving as a mount for a navigation light.
The gunnel of the whaling ship was scarred and battered from encounters with countless whales over the decades.