present participle of tanker

(archaic) Any small, terrestrial invertebrate, usually an agricultural pest and having many legs and a hairy body. / A gelechiid moth, Dichomeris ligulella, destructive to fruit trees.

(archaic) experienced, practiced / conversant / (heraldry, not comparable) With the wings erect and open.

Temporary bracing used to prevent something, such as a tunnel, trench, or wall, from collapse.