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Gunnel, /ˈɡʌnəl/

gunnel is a nautical term describing the top edge of the side of a boat; it is synonymous with gunwale. The word may come from weal, the ridge formed in a skin injury, but more likely comes from wale, a plank. Hi, Erik.

salim filed this under lingo at 09h09 Monday, 11 February 2008 (link) (Yr two bits?)