Gunwale
/ˈɡʌnl/
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Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
Pronounced 'gunnel' to rhyme with 'tunnel,' despite its spelling. 
Be careful not to trip over the gunwale as you move around the deck.
Pro Tip 2/3Nautical Settings
Used often in nautical contexts; less familiar outside these environments. 
The fisherman leaned against the gunwale as he cast his line into the sea.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Reference
Refers to a specific part of a boat; important for visualizing boat structure. 
The sailor painted the gunwale a bright white to contrast with the blue hull.