gunwale
gunwale[ˈgʌn(ə)l](亦作 gunnel)noun- (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- (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- late Middle English: from gun + wale (because it was formerly used to support guns)
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