gunwales

[US]/ˈɡʌnwəlz/
[UK]/ˈɡʌnwɔːlz/

Translation

n. (plural) a borda superior da lateral de um navio, à qual os ripados estão fixos

Phrases & Collocations

over the gunwales

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at the gunwales

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leaning on the gunwales

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sitting on the gunwales

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along the gunwales

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above the gunwales

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grip the gunwales

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gunwales of the boat

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low gunwales

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broken gunwales

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Example Sentences

the waves crashed over the gunwales during the storm.

As ondas arremessaram-se sobre os batentes durante a tempestade.

he sat on the gunwales watching the sunset.

Ele sentou-se nos batentes observando o pôr do sol.

the old wooden boat had cracked gunwales.

O velho barco de madeira tinha batentes rachados.

water began to seep through the gunwales.

A água começou a vazar pelos batentes.

she leaned against the gunwales as the boat rocked.

Ela apoiou-se nos batentes enquanto o barco balançava.

the gunwales were reinforced with steel bands.

Os batentes foram reforçados com faixas de aço.

we painted the gunwales white to brighten the deck.

Pintamos os batentes de branco para iluminar a deck.

sea spray continuously washed over the gunwales.

A espuma do mar lavava continuamente os batentes.

the fisherman balanced precariously on the gunwales.

O pescador equilibrava-se precariamente nos batentes.

teak gunwales gave the sailboat an elegant appearance.

Os batentes de teak davam ao barco a vela uma aparência elegante.

rough seas caused the gunwales to groan under pressure.

Os mares agitados causaram um gemido nos batentes sob pressão.

children held onto the gunwales as the ferry turned.

As crianças seguravam os batentes enquanto o ferry virava.

the gunwales showed signs of weathering after years at sea.

Os batentes mostravam sinais de desgaste após anos no mar.

ice formed along the gunwales during the arctic voyage.

O gelo formou-se ao longo dos batentes durante a viagem ártica.

he secured the ropes to the gunwales before departing.

Ele fixou as cordas nos batentes antes de sair.

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