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spanker

noun

a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel

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Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
PA
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

spæŋkə

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noun

  1. a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel

noun

  1. 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”

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Example Sentences

someone slapped me on the back and I turned to see who the slapper was
my father was the designated spanker in our family

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