gunter
[guhn-ter]
- 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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Origin of gunter
1670–80; named after E. Gunter for its resemblance to an instrument using his principles
Gunter
[guhn-ter]
- Edmund,1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer: inventor of various measuring instruments and scales.
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Examples from the Web for gunter
Contemporary Examples
Here Muehl appears alongside Hermann Nitsch, Gunter Brus, and Rudolf Schwarzkogler, his fellow founders of Aktionism in 1964.
The Life and Art of Radical Provocateur—and Commune Leader—Otto MuehlAnthony Haden-Guest
September 22, 2014
When I met the couple in 2003, Gunter smiled indulgently at this.
He published several hundred book reviews on writers as diverse as Gunter Grass and Yashar Kemal.
Historical Examples
Everything that Dellixy could suggest was provided by Gunter.
BurlesquesWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
“That will depend on your machinery,” said Mr Gunter Scale, chuckling.
The Three AdmiralsW.H.G. Kingston
Thus taunted, Gunter resolved to carry out the bold line of action.
The Young TrawlerR.M. Ballantyne
Gunter looked at the captain, then at the watch, and hesitated.
The Young TrawlerR.M. Ballantyne
Now, it was the little silver watch which caused all this trouble to Gunter.
The Young TrawlerR.M. Ballantyne
Gunter
- Edmund. 1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer, who invented various measuring instruments, including Gunter's chain
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