Nautical pole Crossword Clue

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Nautical pole Crossword Answer

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SPRIT

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(noun)
1. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
2. any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable
(verb)
1. box lightly
2. fight verbally

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

NAUTICAL (adjective)
1. relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
POLE (noun)
1. a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
2. a square rod of land
POLE (verb)
1. propel with a pole
2. deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SPRIT
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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PARS

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