Painter (rope)
A painter is a rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing.
Ideally, the length of the painter should be no longer than the length of the boat, especially on small craft, to prevent fouling the propeller of an outboard engine.
Famous quotes containing the word painter:
“There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose, because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.”
—Henri Matisse (1869–1954)