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spanker

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noun/ˈspæ̞ŋkə//ˈspæ̝ŋkɚ//ˈspeɪ̯ŋkɚ/
  1. 1

    Someone who spanks.

  2. 2

    An instrument used to give someone a spanking or spank, such as a paddle.

  3. 3

    A fore-and-aft gaff-rigged sail on the aft-most mast of a square-rigged vessel.

    • beyond the broad white wing of the spanker sail
  4. 4

    A musician who plays his instrument well.dated

  5. 5

    A small coin.UKdialectalobsolete

    • Egad, Jack, I am glad to see you, for I want a few spankers.
  6. 6

    One who takes long, quick strides in walking.dated

  7. 7

    A swift horse.dated

  8. 8

    Something very large, or larger than usual; a whopper.datedslang

  9. 9

    Something splendid; a fine example of its kind.datedslang

    • I like the new vehicle. A real spanker. Not a mark on it. Particularly as regards the bodywork.

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