Spanker (Noun)
Meaning 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"; "my father was the designated spanker in our family".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team's star player was also known as the resident spanker, always ready to give a congratulatory slap on the back.
- After a few too many spanks, I learned to dodge my brother's enthusiastic greetings.
- In our family, the tradition was for the patriarch to be the designated spanker on special occasions.
- The spanker in our group of friends was notorious for his lightning-fast reflexes and ability to sneak up on you.
- At the office party, the CEO surprisingly revealed himself to be the spanker, playfully slapping employees on the back.
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Meaning 2
A fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailing ship's spanker was set to maximize speed on the downwind leg of the race.
- A spanker is a type of sail that is often used on older sailing vessels with multiple masts.
- The crew carefully trimmed the spanker to optimize its angle and maximize the boat's speed.
- In sailing terminology, a spanker is a specific type of sail that is set on the aftermost lower mast.
- The sailing instructor explained that the spanker was an important sail to master when sailing downwind.