gunnel Synonyms
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gunnel Meaning
gunnel (n)
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic
gunnel (n.)
A gunwale.
A small, eel-shaped, marine fish of the genus Muraenoides; esp., M. gunnellus of Europe and America; -- called also gunnel fish, butterfish, rock eel.
gunnel Sentence Examples
- The wooden gunnel creaked and groaned under the weight of the fishing lines.
- The boat's low gunnel made it easy to cast a line into the water.
- The captain gripped the gunnel tightly as he navigated the choppy seas.
- Seagulls perched on the gunnel, eyeing the bait with hungry eyes.
- The rusted gunnel bore witness to the boat's long and arduous journey.
- The fishermen leaned over the gunnel, their eyes scanning the water for signs of fish.
- The hull of the boat was painted a bright red, contrasting with its dark gunnel.
- The gunnel was reinforced with metal plates to prevent damage from the waves.
- The child peered over the gunnel, his small hands gripping the edge.
- The fisherman yanked on the net from the gunnel, revealing a silver flash of fish.
FAQs About the word gunnel
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel, small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern AtlanticA gunwale., A sm
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The wooden gunnel creaked and groaned under the weight of the fishing lines.
The boat's low gunnel made it easy to cast a line into the water.
The captain gripped the gunnel tightly as he navigated the choppy seas.
Seagulls perched on the gunnel, eyeing the bait with hungry eyes.
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