Associations to the word «Gunwale»

Wiktionary

GUNWALE, noun. (nautical) The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

Dictionary definition

GUNWALE, noun. Wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley