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saxboard — /ˈsæksbɔd/ (say saksbawd) noun the part of each side of a rowing boat, stronger and thicker than the skin forming the hull, to which the riggers are attached. {Compare Old Norse sax raised prow of a ship + board} …
Glossary of rowing terms — In competitive rowing, the following specialized terms are important in the corresponding aspects of the sport: Boat Classes In competitive rowing events, abbreviations are used for different boat classes.;Weight: *L or Lt:Lightweight rowing *If… … Wikipedia
Gunwale — The gunwale (pronEng|ˈɡʌnəl gunnel to rhyme with tunnel ) is a nautical term describing the top edge of the side of a boat. Wale is the same word as the skin injury, a weal , which, too, forms a ridge. Originally the gunwale was the Gun ridge on… … Wikipedia
