gunwale

Meaning

The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

Synonyms

gunnel

bulwark

gun rest

wale

brink

wash-board

ship’s sides

rowlock

Translations

plat-bord

borda

falchetta

Dollbord

Seitendeck

Schandeck

κουπαστή

lisse

parasartie

reling

dolboord

amurada

aposturas

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɡʌnəl/

Etymology

From Middle English gonnewalle, itself from gonne (“gun”) + wale, as it used to support the ship's guns; equivalent to gun + wale.