gunkhole

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English

Noun

gunkhole (plural gunkholes)

  1. (nautical) A small cove, especially a small fishing community.

Verb

gunkhole (third-person singular simple present gunkholes, present participle gunkholing, simple past and past participle gunkholed)

  1. (nautical) To cruise in shallow coastal waters, spending the nights in gunkholes.

References

  • OED 2nd edition 1989