Gunnel Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡʌnəl

GUHN-uhl

UK

ˈɡʌnəl

GUHN-uhl

Definition

The gunnel is the upper edge or side of a boat, where the hull and deck meet.

Usage & Nuances

'Gunnel' is mainly used in nautical contexts, especially for boats and small vessels. Pronounced like 'gun-nel.' Do not confuse with 'gunwale' (alternate spelling, same meaning). Rare outside boating vocabulary.

• Spanish: bordo (de un bote) - regala (de un bote)
• Portuguese (BR): borda (de um barco)
• Portuguese (PT): borda (de um barco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 舷边
• Chinese (Traditional): 舷邊
• Hindi: नाव का किनारा
• Arabic: حافة القارب
• Bengali: গানেল (নৌকার উপরের ধার)
• Russian: фальшборт
• Japanese: ガンネル
• Vietnamese: mép boong - mép tàu
• Korean: 건널
• Turkish: bordo (tekne kenarı)
• Urdu: گنل (کشتی/کشتی کی کنارہ)
• Indonesian: gunnel (tepi atas perahu)

Example Sentences

He leaned over the gunnel to look at the water.

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The fisherman sat on the gunnel of his boat.

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Please keep your hands inside the gunnel.

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The kid almost dropped his phone over the gunnel while taking a photo.

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The paint on the gunnel was chipped from years of use.

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Just grab the gunnel if you feel the boat rocking a lot.

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