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gunkholing

gunkholing

9.9
A boat trip through small, shallow waters to visit quiet coves for fun
  • noun
  • /ˈɡʌŋkˌhoʊlɪŋ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : navegación en aguas poco profundas
  • Have you ever tried gunkholing in the Florida Keys?

Examples

  • Many sailors enjoy gunkholing because it allows them to discover peaceful, untouched spots.

  • On weekends, we enjoy gunkholing in the quiet coves along the river, discovering hidden spots perfect for picnics.

  • They spent their summer gunkholing along the hidden inlets of the bay.

  • The couple planned a week of gunkholing through the region's winding rivers and quiet coves.

  • Gunkholing is a great way to relax.

  • During our vacation, we spent the afternoon gunkholing in a small boat, exploring the tranquil inlets of the lake.

  • The guidebook recommended gunkholing in the coastal lagoons, where you can find both stunning views and peaceful solitude.

Synonyms

boating
vsgunkholing
33 1.0

Going out on a boat for pleasure

is narrower, exploring small quiet shallow waterways for leisure

Surface Forms

gunkholing singular
gunkholings plural

Morphology

gunkholing = gunkhole (opaque) = gunk + hole + ing

The -ing form is a regular nominalization of the verb 'gunkhole'.

Etymology

The word gunkholing comes from the sailor term gunkhole, from gunk 'sticky mud' and hole 'small place', and it refers to the activity of exploring small, quiet coves and shallow inlets by boat.