1. a type of sailing rig or sail configuration used on small boats, characterized by a tall, narrow sail
Usage: nautical; also called gunter rig or gunter sail
2. a person who operates or works with guns
Usage: informal

Examples

• The small sailboat was equipped with a gunter rig for better performance in light winds.
• The gunter sail allowed the boat to sail closer to the wind than traditional rigs.
• He was an experienced gunter who maintained the ship's artillery.
• The gunter configuration became popular on dinghies and small cruising vessels.
• Modern sailors still appreciate the efficiency of a well-tuned gunter rig.