gunwale

Another wave came, and water was pouring over the gunwale.
Une autre vague arriva et l'eau débordait par-dessus le plat-bord.
The gunwale of a boat is usually made of wood.
Le plat-bord d'un bateau est généralement en bois.
Make sure the oarlocks are well attached to the gunwale.
Assure-toi que les dames de nage sont bien fixées au plat-bord.
The artillery was shooting at the enemy ship from the gunwale.
L'artillerie tirait sur le navire ennemi depuis le bastingage.
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