Definitions for gunnels

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gunnels gun·nel

Spelling: [guhn-l]

IPA: /ˈgʌn l/

Gunnels is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 102 anagrams from letters in gunnels (eglnnsu).

Definitions for gunnels

noun

1. any small eellike blenny of the family Pholididae (Pholidae), especially Pholis gunnellus (rock gunnel) common in shallow waters of the North Atlantic.
2. gunwale.
3. the upper edge of the side or bulwark of a vessel.
4. the sheer strake of a wooden vessel; the uppermost strake beneath the plank-sheer.

Origin of gunnels

First recorded in 1680-90; origin uncertain

Examples for gunnels

Smallbones was lying close to the gunnel next to the stern of the cutter.

A man now made his appearance from over the gunnel, at the gangway.

Soe we are going to lose not only Mr. Clement, but Mr. gunnel!

He must o' tried to keep afloat by clingin' t' the skiff, but she was down to her gunnel an' wouldn' keep a cat afloat.

Afterwards, Mr. gunnel proposed Enigmas and curious Questions.

He smiled as he stood on the gunnel, holding on by the main shrouds.

Here Lieutenant gunnel was posted, with seven royal marines as a rear-guard.

He saw his danger, and meekly said, "I won't cough, gunnel!"

He was on the rope-ladder that dangled down in the air from the gunnel.

To-day I gave this book to Mr. gunnel in mistake for my Latin exercise!