Job with numerous applications? (7)

I believe the answer is:

painter

(Other definitions for painter that I've seen before include "Constable, say" , "Artist - rope for boat" , "Artist's rope for fastening a boat?" , "craft tied up with this" , "Shipping line" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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