The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SHALLOP
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The straight part
We know that "Small boat" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case small boat = shallop.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHALLOP mean?
SHALLOP noun- A kind of light boat; a dinghy.
- A kind of large boat; a sloop.