What does gunter mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.