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 spanker spanker /ˈspæŋkər/

noun

  1. A fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel  ( spanker )
    a fore-and-aft sail set on the aftermost lower mast (usually the mizzenmast) of a vessel
  2. A hitter who slaps (usually another person) with an open hand  ( slapper , spanker )
    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
    someone slapped me on the back and I turned to see who the slapper was
     My father was the designated spanker in our family
    my father was the designated spanker in our family