Cryptic crossword clue
Winds up having less canvas 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REEFING

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What does REEFING mean?

REEFING verb
  1. To take in part of a sail in order to adapt the size of the sail to the force of the wind.
  2. To pull or yank strongly, especially in relation to horse riding.
  3. (of paddles) To move the floats of a paddle wheel toward its center so that they will not dip so deeply.
REEFING noun
  1. The process of reefing (taking in a sail); an act of reefing; also used of clothing.
  2. A reef (seam of quartz).

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