The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GUNWALE
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More clues leading to the result GUNWALE
- Part of ship first of all in urgent need, wrecked in storm
- Frantically lug a new section of boat
- English law set up after weapon used in part of boat
- Boat's edging upstream primarily, then northwest into strong wind
- Part of ship’s unit’s heading north-west in strong wind
- Part of craft initially used near winch in strong wind
- Rev with beer finds an edge at sea
- Good peacekeepers stationed at Western port at upper edge of the side of boat
- Good uniform English grass reflected in edge of cutter?
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The straight part
We know that "side of boat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case side of boat = gunwale.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GUNWALE mean?
GUNWALE noun- The top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, where it meets the deck.