Cryptic crossword clue
Stop vessel caught in swell 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word TURN OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does TURN OFF mean?

TURN OFF noun
  1. Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.
  2. A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

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