spanker

[ˈspæŋkər]

spanker Definition

  • 1a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast of a sailing ship
  • 2a person or thing that spanks

Using spanker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spanker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship's spanker was torn in the storm.

  • Example

    He used a wooden spoon as a spanker to discipline his children.

spanker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spanker

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Summary: spanker in Brief

The term 'spanker' [ˈspæŋkər] refers to a type of sail on the aftermost lower mast of a sailing ship. It can also refer to a person or thing that spanks, such as a wooden spoon used for discipline. No idioms or phrases are associated with this word.