| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| gunwale | (noun) wale at the top of the side of boat; topmost planking of a wooden vessel | Synonyms: gun rest, gunnel |
| swale | (noun) a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) | - |
| wale | (noun) thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship | Synonyms: strake |
| (noun) a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions | Synonyms: weal, welt, wheal |