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• a variation of gunwale.

gunnel

¹ American  

[guhn-l] / ˈgʌn l /

noun

1. any small eellike blenny of the family Pholididae (Pholidae), especially Pholis gunnellus rock gunnel, orbutterfish, common in shallow waters of the North Atlantic.

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gunnel ² American  

[guhn-l] / ˈgʌn l /

noun

Nautical.

1. gunwale.

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gunnel ¹ British  

/ ˈɡʌnəl /

noun

1. any eel-like blennioid fish of the family Pholidae, occurring in coastal regions of northern seas See also butterfish

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gunnel ² British  

/ ˈɡʌnəl /

noun

1. a variant spelling of gunwale

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Etymology

Origin of gunnel¹

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Origin of gunnel²

1425–75; Middle English. See gunwale

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Example Sentences

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gunnel

The two men stood at either end of the gunnel roller, Art with one shoe on the beaver paddle and Abel Martinson staring at the net webbing as it traveled slowly toward the drum.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Kabuo watched while he peered up under the starboard gunnel at the long-handled gaff wedged against the wall.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

He swallowed two with water from his belt canteen and peered out over the plywood gunnel with his helmet on but not strapped.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Carl put one boot on the Susan Marie's port gunnel and spat hard into the water.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Hinkle went over the starboard gunnel and dropped down into the water.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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