gunter (English, noun)
expansion: gunter (plural gunters)
Senses:
topics: nautical
sailing
transport
glosses: A device used in sailing, for two main configurations of rig:
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.
topics: nautical
sailing
transport
glosses: A device used in sailing, for two main configurations of rig:
A set of hoops or parrel beads which secure the gaff loosely to the mast in a vertical position.
Forms:
form: gunters
tags: plural