paint·er
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Definition of painter
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painter
noun (2)
pain·ter
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Definition of painter (Entry 2 of 3)
: a line used for securing or towing a boat
painter
noun (3)
pain·ter
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Definition of painter (Entry 3 of 3)
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“Painter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painter. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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