Gunwale (Noun)
Meaning
Wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old wooden sailboat's gunwale had taken on a beautiful sheen from years of polishing and exposure to the sea air.
- She grasped the worn wooden gunwale of the small rowboat and pulled herself aboard.
- The captain ordered more sandbags to be placed along the gunwale to protect against the incoming gunfire.
- While caulking the hull, the shipwright carefully inspected the entire length of the gunwale for any signs of damage.
- Tourists walked along the dock, marveling at the hand-carved ornamentation that adorned the gunwale of the historic vessel.