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spanker

/spæŋkɚ/ /spæŋkə/

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noun

Someone who spanks.

Examples :

"The frustrated parent became a spanker, despite initially vowing never to use physical discipline. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The strict schoolmaster kept a wooden spanker on his desk as a disciplinary tool. "

utensil device weapon item

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noun

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

Examples :

"On the tall ship, the spanker helped provide extra power and maneuverability, especially when sailing against the wind. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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noun

A musician who plays his instrument well.

Examples :

""Even at a young age, she was a real spanker on the piano, captivating audiences with her talent." "

music entertainment person achievement

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noun

Examples :

""He rummaged in his pocket but only found a few spankers and some lint." "

value economy finance asset

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noun

One who takes long, quick strides in walking.

Examples :

"Even with her short legs, my little sister is quite the spanker and always manages to keep up when we're walking to school. "

human person action way

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noun

Examples :

"The rancher needed a real spanker to round up the cattle before nightfall. "

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

Examples :

"My dad caught a spanker of a fish on our last fishing trip; it was almost too big to fit in the cooler! "

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Something splendid; a fine example of its kind.

Examples :

""That vintage car, a perfectly restored 1957 Chevy Bel Air, is a real spanker!" "