The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GONDOLAS
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What does GONDOLAS mean?
GONDOLAS noun- A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.
- A hanging platform or car for transporting people or cargo.
- A type of open railway car with low sides, used to carry heavy freight such as crushed rock or steel.
- A free-standing shelving unit in a supermarket.