The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FLEMISH
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What does FLEMISH mean?
FLEMISH noun- A rope that has been coiled into a neat mat; a flemish coil.
- To coil a rope into a neat pattern on the deck of a ship.