gunter's chain

Meanings

• noun

  A type of chain used in navigation, consisting of a series of links connected by short lengths of pliable material, allowing it to be easily shaped around objects.

  - "The sailor used a gunter's chain to measure the depth of the water."
  - "Gunter's chain is an essential tool for navigators."

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Rhymes

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chainer , rainer , mainer

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Variants

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Gunter's chain , Gunter's chains

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of the German mathematician and astronomer, Gunter Klauss, who introduced the use of such a chain in navigation in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. Gunter's chain was first used in the late 16th century.

2. The short lengths of pliable material between the links in a gunter's chain are made of whale blubber or leather.

3. Gunter's chain is also known as a 'chain rule' in mathematics, named after the inventor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mariner's chain: Another type of navigation chain, similar to gunter's chain, but with longer links.

2. Depth sounding: The process of measuring the depth of water using a gunter's chain or other similar tools.

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Culture

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Gunter's chain holds significant cultural importance in the maritime community, as it has been a crucial tool for navigation for centuries.

How to Memorize "gunter's chain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long chain with short links that can be easily shaped around objects.
   - Visualize the chain being used by a sailor to measure the depth of the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gunter's chain' with the image of a sailor measuring the depth of the water.
   - Connect the chain with navigation and maritime exploration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Gunter's chain: a tool for measuring depth in the sea'
   - Use the acronym 'GCS' to remember 'Gunter's Chain for Sounding'.

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