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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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History and Etymology for shank painter

Middle English shankpayntor, from shank, shanke shank + payntor, paynter painter

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“Shank painter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shank%20painter. Accessed 22 May. 2022.

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