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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gunter

/ˈɡʌntər/ proper noun · British & US
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What does gunter mean?

proper noun

A gunter is a surveyor or a person who measures the angles of the sun or stars to determine latitude. It can also refer to a gunter's quadrant, a navigational instrument used for measuring the altitude of celestial bodies.

Example

"The gunter used his quadrant to determine their latitude and chart their course."

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