Gunter

¹ 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 ² 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 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

Jack Gunter and Sophie Collier, a couple from London caught up in the snowstorm, said communication from park officials had been "absolutely horrific".

From BBC

The first to be killed by police was a twenty-four-year-old tailor named Günter Litfin, who jumped fully clothed into Berlin’s Spree River and tried to swim across the water separating East and West.

From Literature

Australia-born Japan flanker Ben Gunter brought the home side within four points midway through the second half but the Wallabies escaped with the win.

From Barron's

Japan scored again through Gunter to bring them within one try of their first win over Australia.

From Barron's

The judge gave Gunter a minimum term of 20 years of which he has already served 491 days, meaning he will serve the remaining 18 years and 239 days.

From BBC