gunter
A device used in sailing, for two main configurations of rigA 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.
» Gunter sighed with frustration and worry.
Гунтер вздохнул с досадой и беспокойством.
Значение
значений: 2A 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.
A set of hoops or parrel beads which secure the gaff loosely to the mast in a vertical position.
Примеры
предложений: 987Gunter sighed with frustration and worry.
Гунтер вздохнул с досадой и беспокойством.
Gunter heard five snaps in rapid succession.
Гюнтер услышал пять последовательных щелчков.
Gunter was very attentive.
Гюнтер был очень внимателен.
Gunter was a man of faith.
Gunter was a person of wisdom.
Происхождение
Named after Edmund Gunter, English mathematician and geometer. Compare Gunter's chain. ForNamed after Edmund Gunter, English mathematician and geometer. Compare Gunter's chain. For the surname, see Gunter.
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