The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CURRAGH
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What does CURRAGH mean?
CURRAGH noun- An Irish boat, constructed like a coracle, and originally the same shape; now a boat of similar construction but conventional shape and large enough to be operated by up to eight oars.