Backbone of a boat Crossword Clue

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Backbone of a boat Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. walk as if unable to control one’s movements
(noun)
1. a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
2. one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BACKBONE (noun)
1. the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
2. fortitude and determination
BOAT (noun)
1. a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
2. a small vessel for travel on water
BOAT (verb)
1. ride in a boat on water

Hint 3: Anagram

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LEEK

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