Cryptic crossword clue
Post above establishment signifying traditional trade 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word SHIPBUILDING

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What does SHIPBUILDING mean?

SHIPBUILDING noun
  1. The construction of ships.
  2. A construction of a ship.

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