The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PROWS
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What does PROWS mean?
PROWS noun- A sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.
- The front part of a vessel
- A vessel