A rope or chain used to moor a vessel to a wharf, designated in accordance with the end of the boat with which it is used as bow-fast or stern-fast. See "Painter".
Intsontelo okanye ityathanga elisetyenziselwa ukubophelela inqanawe kwindawo yokothula nokulayisha iinqanawe eyenziwe ngokungqinelana nesiphelo sesikhephe esenzelwe ukuba luqhagamshelwano. Jonga ku-"Painter".