The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word VESSELS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does VESSELS mean?
VESSELS noun- Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.
- A craft designed for transportation through air or space.
- Dishes and cutlery collectively, especially if made of precious metals.
- A container of liquid or other substance, such as a glass, goblet, cup, bottle, bowl, or pitcher.
- A person as a container of qualities or feelings.
- A tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant.
- To put into a vessel.