Definitions
- Referring to the upper edge of a boat's side. - Talking about the part of a boat where the sides and deck meet. - Describing the topmost planks of a wooden boat's hull.
- Referring to the same part of a boat as gunwale. - Talking about the part of a boat where the sides and deck meet. - Describing the topmost planks of a wooden boat's hull.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the upper edge of a boat's side.
- 2Both can be used interchangeably to describe the same part of a boat.
- 3Both are used in nautical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Gunwale is more commonly used in American English, while gunnel is more commonly used in British English.
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Gunwale and gunnel are synonyms that refer to the upper edge of a boat's side, where the sides and deck meet. While they can be used interchangeably, gunwale is the more common spelling in American English, while gunnel is more common in British English. The two words have different origins and etymologies, but both are used in nautical contexts.
