Term: Gunnel Image: [{"name":"images\/public\/dictionary\/Gunnel_gqgjb6x5.png","usrName":"Gunnel.png","size":183676,"type":"image\/png","thumbnail":"images\/public\/dictionary\/thGunnel_vdykz2ex.png","thumbnail_type":"image\/png","thumbnail_size":156082,"searchStr":"Gunnel.png,!:sStrEnd"}] Definition: Also known as the gunwale, this is an edge along the side of a boat. It works to add to the structure and provide strength to the overall design.