gunnel

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: entweder die obere Kante oder Leiste an der Seite eines Bootes oder ein kleiner aalartiger Fisch, der in flachen Gewässern des Nordatlantiks lebt.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to the upper edge or wale along the side of a boat, or to a small, eel-like fish found in shallow northern Atlantic waters.

1. Gunnel (nautical)B2formaltechnical

   The upper edge or topmost planking of the side of a boat or ship, often referred to as the gunwale.

   Gunwale (Schifffahrt)

   • The sailor gripped the gunnel tightly as the boat rocked in the storm.
   • We painted the gunnel a bright white to match the rest of the hull.
   • The wooden gunnel had weathered over decades of use.
   • He rested his oar on the gunnel before pulling it back into the water.

   Synonymegunwale

2. Gunnel (fish)B2formalscientific

   A small, eel-like fish belonging to the family Pholidae, commonly found in shallow coastal waters of the northern Atlantic Ocean.

   Gunnel (Fisch)

   • The gunnel hides among rocks and seaweed to avoid predators.
   • We spotted a slender gunnel darting between the tide pools.
   • Gunnels are often used as bait by local fishermen.
   • The species of gunnel in these waters rarely exceeds six inches in length.

   Synonymebutterfish