1. Plural of gunter; a type of sailing rig or sail configuration used on small boats and yachts.
Usage: nautical; technical
2. Plural of gunter; a measuring tool or straightedge used in surveying and carpentry.
Usage: archaic; technical

Examples

• The small sailboat was equipped with gunters that made it easy to handle in tight spaces.
• Traditional gunters on fishing vessels allowed sailors to adjust the sail configuration quickly.
• The surveyor used gunters to measure the property boundaries accurately.
• Modern sailors still appreciate the efficiency of gunter rigs on dinghies.
• The carpenter's gunters helped ensure the frame was perfectly straight.