The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PAINTERS
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What does PAINTERS mean?
PAINTERS noun- An artist who paints pictures.
- A laborer or workman who paints surfaces using a paintbrush or other means.
- A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use.
- A rope connected to the bow of a boat, used to attach it to e.g. a jetty or another boat.
- A mountain lion.