A "gunwale" is the upper edge of the side of a boat (any side). The name derives form the time when cannon were mounted on boats and the "gunwales" were where these cannon were mounted.
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The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.
The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.
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The upper edge of the planking of the side of a boat or ship.
on the top of the sides
on the upper edge of each side
The gunwales ("gunnels") are the upper side walls of a ship or boat, or the top rail on a canoe, or a raised walking deck (side deck) on some types of boats. They are named for the strengthened part of a ship where cannons were mounted.
The gunwales ("gunnels") are the upper side walls of a ship or boat, or the top rail on a canoe, or a raised walking deck (side deck) on some types of boats. They are named for the strengthened part of a ship where cannons were mounted.
On the top of the sides
Pronounced gunnel, the word is properly spelt gunwale in standard Englsh.This refers to the upper edge of the side of a boat, and is usually used in the plural.... the ship was loaded to the gunwales with treasure.
Gunwales, also known as gunnels to the American culture and pronounced this way, are the topmost plank of a wooden vessel (especially a ship) used for mounting guns upon. The term originated in 1466 to describe the platform on deck that supports the mounted guns.
The green light would be located on the right, or starboard, side of the boat.