gunter

¹ American  

[guhn-ter] / ˈgʌn tər /

noun

Nautical.

1. a jib-headed sail fastened to a vertical spar that is attached to a short mast, usually by two rings, in such a way that the spar can slide up the mast to spread the sail.

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Gunter ² American  

[guhn-ter] / ˈgʌn tər /

noun

1. Edmund, 1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer: inventor of various measuring instruments and scales.

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Gunter British  

/ ˈɡʌntə /

noun

1. Edmund. 1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer, who invented various measuring instruments, including Gunter's chain

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Etymology

Origin of gunter

First recorded in 1670–80; named after Edmund Gunter for its resemblance to an instrument using his principles

Example Sentences

As far as I knew, no gunter had ever been given this kind of tour.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

At the same time, hundreds of gunter scores were increasing as well.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

I-r0k fancied himself an elite gunter, but he was nothing but an obnoxious poseur.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Since I’d become a gunter, it had been obvious to me that Halliday had drawn inspiration for his contest from the Swordquest contest.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

An air of hopelessness quickly swept through the gunter community.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline