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spanker

/spæŋkər/ noun · British & US
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What does spanker mean?

noun

A person who sails a yacht, especially one that is racing. A person who uses a whip or a stick to control or punish an animal, especially a horse.

Example

"The experienced sailor was a skilled spanker on the racing yacht."

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