Answer:

vang

Answer	Crossword Clue
VANG	Nautical rope
VANG	Nautical rope.
VANG	Rope used to stay a gaff: Naut.

VANG	Guy rope.
VANG	Rope for steadying a gaff
VANG	Ship rope
VANG	Rope steadying a gaff
VANG	Gaff steadier

Crossword

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