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A blow afloat? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

smack

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'a blow' is the definition.
(both can mean a hit)

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(Other definitions for smack that I've seen before include "Sharp blow; sailing boat" , "Slap the fishing vessel" , "Hit - kiss - fishing boat - heroin" , "Heroin (sl.)" , "Suggestion" .)

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