Word: gunwale
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gun
wale
Definition: The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.
Morphemes:
Affix: gun
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A long surfboard designed for surfing big waves (not the same as a longboard, a gun has a pointed nose and is generally a little narrower).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gunnr
Language: non
Decoded: gunnr
Meaning: battle, war
Affix: hildr
Language: non
Decoded: hildr
Meaning: battle
Affix: wale
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A horizontal ridge or ledge on the outside planking of a wooden ship. (See gunwale, chainwale)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: wale
Language: enm
Decoded: wale
Meaning: planking, welt