The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OARLOCK
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The straight part
We know that "Part of boat for rowing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part of boat for rowing = oarlock.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OARLOCK mean?
OARLOCK noun- A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.