gunter
noun C2- 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.
Plural gunters
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