What's the difference between gunstone and sunstone?

Gunstone


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The prosthesis has been developed from Gunston's concept, and the special instruments ensure its accurate insertion through meniscectomy-type incisions placed on either side of the patella.
  • (2) In this matter, the concepts of prostheses of Gunston Polycentric (2), Freeman-Swanson (1) and the Total Condylar (3) were particularly important.
  • (3) The Hawks slammed through three more goals and put their noses in front for the first time when Jack Gunston booted his second goal of the quarter.

Sunstone


Definition:

  • (n.) Aventurine feldspar. See under Aventurine.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) To my surprise, the sunstone is "real" – or rather, as real as a firm theory can make it.
  • (2) A few months ago, an example of the sunstone was finally found, but in an Elizabethan ship: still hundreds of years away from the encyclopedia-like sources I would point to as a teen in order to "win" an argument.
  • (3) A great example is the "sunstone" Lothbrok uses for ship navigation in the show, a piece of seemingly magical rock that will light up with the sun's rays even on a cloudy day (the "sunstone" allows for the use of his sundial-compass even on long voyages, allowing him to eventually plunder England).
  • (4) Speculating on why a sunstone hasn't been found yet highlights how the simple passage of time can destroy our understanding of whole cultures.

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