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Gunnel Definition & Meaning

gunnel
noun
  1. wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel
  2. small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic

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Frequently asked questions

What does gunnel mean?
wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel small eellike fishes common in shallow waters of the northern Atlantic
What part of speech is gunnel?
Gunnel is a noun.
How many definitions does gunnel have?
Gunnel has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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