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to the gunwales
: as fully as possible
The doorbell rang, and Flanagan let in his wife, who was loaded to the gunwales with groceries.—
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When the yacht is anchored, the gunwales around the stern flip down and the platform extends down into the water (ideal for tender operations), for an excellent waterfront living area.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
The same goes for the Arrow’s low gunwales when traversing the side decks—not ideal in big seas.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Nearly everywhere Wasserman went, stadiums were packed to the gunwales.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
Marigolds line the gunwale of the boat with a pink and blue Sugar Skull painted on the stern.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
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Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
The same goes for the Arrow’s low gunwales when traversing the side decks—not ideal in big seas.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
Nearly everywhere Wasserman went, stadiums were packed to the gunwales.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
Marigolds line the gunwale of the boat with a pink and blue Sugar Skull painted on the stern.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Gunwale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunwale. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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