spanker

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English spank English -er English spanker From spank + -er.

1. Someone who spanks.
2. An instrument used to give someone a spanking or spank, such as a paddle.
3. A fore-and-aft gaff-rigged sail on the aft-most mast of a square-rigged vessel.

   “beyond the broad white wing of the spanker sail”

4. A musician who plays his instrument well.
5. A small coin.

   “Egad, Jack, I am glad to see you, for I want a few spankers.”

6. One who takes long, quick strides in walking.
7. A swift horse.
8. Something very large, or larger than usual; a whopper.
9. Something splendid; a fine example of its kind.

   “I like the new vehicle. A real spanker. Not a mark on it. Particularly as regards the bodywork.”

   “Well, you would say […] you didn't know what kind of carpet it was. It could be from Timbuktu or John O'Groats or anywhere else. But Dixon seems to know his stuff, and he said it's a spanker and that he would've had it himself, only it's too big for his front room.”