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1. (n.) spanker
a fore-and-aft sail on the aftermost lower mast of a sailing vessel having three or more masts.
2. spanker
the mast abaft a mizzenmast, usu. the aftermost mast in any vessel.
3. spanker
one that moves smartly, esp. a fast horse.
Etymology: (1745–55; akin to spanking)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) slapper, spanker
a hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand
"someone slapped me on the back and I turned to see who the slapper was"; "my father was the designated spanker in our family"
2. (noun) spanker
a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) spanker
one who spanks, or anything used as an instrument for spanking
2. (noun) spanker
the after sail of a ship or bark, being a fore-and-aft sail attached to a boom and gaff; -- sometimes called driver. See Illust. under Sail
3. (noun) spanker
one who takes long, quick strides in walking; also, a fast horse
4. (noun) spanker
something very large, or larger than common; a whopper, as a stout or tall person
5. (noun) spanker
a small coin
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