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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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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/66629 |
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 JW Not used Not used Withdrawn NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY.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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