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painter _painter_: a piece of rope from approx 10 to 15 feet long tied to the head of a boat for the purpose of hitching the boat on to the wharf. Usually it is tied to a ring bolt eg [image] which is attached to the interior of the boat stem. A twist is also taken around the stem so that strain at...

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Language:English
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English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/66629
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Summary:painter _painter_: a piece of rope from approx 10 to 15 feet long tied to the head of a boat for the purpose of hitching the boat on to the wharf. Usually it is tied to a ring bolt eg [image] which is attached to the interior of the boat stem. A twist is also taken around the stem so that strain at all times falls in the stem. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY.

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