The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PISCATORIAL
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The straight part
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What does PISCATORIAL mean?
PISCATORIAL adjective- Of or pertaining to fishermen or fishing.
- Of or pertaining to fish; piscine.