gunwale

gunwale
[ˈgʌn(ə)l]
(亦作 gunnel)
noun
  1. (常作 gunwales)the upper edge or planking of the side of a boat or ship
    舷缘,舷边;船壳侧板
常用词组
to the gunwales
  1. (informal)so as to be almost overflowing
    (非正式)满满地,快要溢出地
    the car is stuffed to the gunwales with camera equipment.
    汽车被摄影器材塞得满满的。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from gun + wale (because it was formerly used to support guns)
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