shank painter
noun
Definition of shank painter
: a short rope or chain that holds the shank of an anchor near the flukes against the vessel especially on the billboard to a toe of the tumbler arm
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Origin and Etymology of shank painter
Middle English shankpayntor, from shank, shanke shank + payntor, paynter painter
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