The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.
gunwales located
on the top of the sides
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.
The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.
On the top of the sides
The upper edge of the planking of the side of a boat or ship.
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 upper edge of each side
Eyelets, cleats and oarlocks all are fittings made fast to the gunwales.
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.