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Gunwale

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Definition: The gunwale is the top most portion of the sides of any vessel. It apparently was named fro the wide plank upon which guns were mounted on early sailing ships.
Pronunciation: <b>guhn</b>-l
Also Known As: gunnel
Alternate Spellings: gunnel
Common Misspellings: gunnal

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