Associations to the word «Gunter»
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Wiktionary
GUNTER, proper noun. (obsolete) A male given name used in medieval England.
GUNTER, proper noun. Misspelling of Günter.
GUNTER, noun. (sailing) A device used in sailing, for two main configurations of rig:
GUNTER, noun. A wire that leads from a point near the end of a gaff to a point near the other end. A block travels along this wire, and a halyard is attached to the block. This allows the gaff to be raised to the vertical by a single halyard.
GUNTER, noun. A set of hoops or parrel beads which secure the gaff loosely to the mast in a vertical position.
GUNTER RIG, noun. (nautical) A topmast arranged with metal bands so that it can slide up and down the lower mast.
GUNTER RIGS, noun. Plural of gunter rig
Wise words
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understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
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