rock gunnel


noun

See under gunnel1.

Definition for rock gunnel (2 of 2)

gunnel 1
[ guhn-l ]
/ ˈgʌn l /

noun

any small eellike blenny of the family Pholididae (Pholidae), especially Pholis gunnellus (rock gunnel), common in shallow waters of the North Atlantic.
Also called bracketed blenny.

Origin of gunnel

1
First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for rock gunnel (1 of 2)

gunnel 1
/ (ˈɡʌnəl) /

noun

any eel-like blennioid fish of the family Pholidae, occurring in coastal regions of northern seas See also butterfish

Word Origin for gunnel

C17: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for rock gunnel (2 of 2)

gunnel 2
/ (ˈɡʌnəl) /

noun

a variant spelling of gunwale

Word Origin for gunnel

C15: from gun + wale 1 from its use to support guns