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Firm receives clear order for a boat (7)

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I believe the answer is:

coracle

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'boat' is the definition.
(coracle is a kind of boat)

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(Other definitions for coracle that I've seen before include "Welsh version of the currach" , "Oval rowing boat" , "Welsh rowing boat" , "Small wickerwork boat" , "little boat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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