10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUNKHOLE»
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gunkhole in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
gunkhole and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
"They did, remember? They said they were going south for a few days and skunk
hole about." "Gunkhole." "Hunh?" "The word is gunkhole, not skunk hole." "
Whatever. Gunkhole about some cays for a few days, then head back." "But that
isn't ...
By Allan Woodle IN boatman's jargon a gunkhole is a tiny body of water—a
shallow bay, a little creek, a small cove or harbor, an unimportant, even deserted
spot seldom visited. Sometimes it's a place clogged by drift, fallen trees or sand, ...
“Over there on the other side 0' those cliffs.” Quarry pointed. “It's a nice gunkhole.”
“What's a gunkhole?” Jill asked. “It's a hidden harbor—bigger 'n an eel rut.” “
Speak English, Quarry!” Jill exclaimed. “I don't understand you!” “I'm talkin'
English, ...
4
A Cruising Guide to New Jersey Waters
"--Barnegat Bay Banner With this book in hand, boaters can cruise down the Jersey Shore--from New York Harbor to Delaware Bay--in the good company of Captain Donald Launer.
Perhaps some sunken vessel lies right now beneath your keel as you lie quietly
at anchor, sheltered from the big lake in a fascinating gunkhole all your own. You
can spend several weeks exploring the out-of-the-way places on this beautiful ...
6
A B Sea: A Loose-Footed Lexicon
gunkhole (US) to 'gunkhole' means to launch the TENdeR and explore coves,
creeks, marshes or other shallow areas around a shore. guns see FIREARMS.
gunter rig a small-craft rig which resembles a gaff rig but in which the mainsail
gaff ...
7
The Facts on File Dictionary of American Regionalisms
Also gundalo. gunkhole A gunkhole is just a mudhole, in Maine. The word gunk
is an old Scottish one meaning to hoax or fool. According to the “Sayings of the
Oracle” column in Yankee Magazine (October 1971), “likely someone once ...
8
Dark Harbor: A Chesapeake Bay Mystery
Were any boats anchored here?” “Well, you know, very few boats gunkhole this
time of year.” She said it casually but looked intently at Frank before she laughed
and said, “When Mark says I know nothing about boats, he's exaggerating.
Vivian Lawry, W Lawrence Gulick, 2009
9
Landfall Along the Chesapeake: In the Wake of Captain John Smith
The upper Corrotoman, which Jeff and I crossed on the Merry Point Ferry, has
pleasant gunkholes for anchoring Landfall. (A gunkhole is a sheltered cove;
sailors use gunkhole as noun or verb.) I hate leaving any place I can't explore.
Back at ...
The first player names any “gunkhole," or seaport. The second player must name
another port which begins with the last letter of the previous port. As the game
continues, any player who cannot answer immediately “goes aground.n Three ...
7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUNKHOLE»
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gunkhole is used in the context of the following news items.
Tell us your New Year's boating resolution — and win one of our …
Maybe you want to visit that great gunkhole you've heard about. Maybe you want to buy your dream boat. Maybe you want to finally re-varnish ... «Three Sheets Northwest, Dec 14»
Catch as catch can, part two - Catch 22
On the way back to the truck, Talbot and I stop to check a gunkhole in an improbable spot. There is no one there to see the glass eels, ... «Freepress Online, May 13»
Mexico Cruising 101: What Should First-Timers Prepare For?
Then slowly, leisurely, you can “gunkhole” your way back northwest in full cruise mode. Stop and bask in the balmy weather at all the wonderful ... «The Log Newspaper, Oct 12»
Big ship cruise not for you? Try gunkhole cruising
Gunkhole cruising is cruising in shallow water, meandering from place to place and spending the nights in coves. The term refers to the gunk, ... «Gadling, Jul 11»
Sailors do it in the Gunkhole
If you want to stop a polite conversation dead in its tracks, tell people that you like gunkholing. "The wife and I try to spend the weekends ... «YachtPals.com News, Aug 09»
Morris M42: A Head Turner with Headroom
Under sail, the M42 would be a delight to gunkhole along a shore-or a pleasure to settle into for a long offshore watch. All sail-control lines run ... «Cruising World, Mar 07»
Com-Pac Eclipse, Etap 24i, Hunter 27, TomCat 9.7: A Pack of Pocket …
While some folks will happily gunkhole in even smaller craft, the Eclipse, at just over 18 feet on deck, is about as large a boat as you'd want to ... «Cruising World, May 05»
