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Chainwale vs Gunwale - What's the difference?

chainwale | gunwale |

As nouns the difference between chainwale and gunwale

is that chainwale is (etymology 2) while gunwale is (nautical) the top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.

chainwale

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Etymology 2)
  • gunwale

    Alternative forms

    * gunnel

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (nautical) The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.
  • See also

    * bulwark

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