Scraps Chinese vessels (5)
I believe the answer is:
junks
This could be a double definition.
'scraps' is the first definition.
('junk' can be a synonym of 'scrap')
'chinese vessels' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for junks that I've seen is " Chinese boats".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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