noun
gunnel
A small, elongated fish living near the shore.
A small gunnel slips between the rocks in shallow water.
Etymology
The fish name has an uncertain deeper origin. It is an established name for the elongated coastal fish, not a transparent description assembled from gun and an ending.
More examples
- We spot several gunnels in a tide pool.
- The gunnel has a long, narrow body.
- A gunnel hides beneath seaweed near the shore.
Forms
gunnel · gunnels