A striking vessel? (5)

I believe the answer is:

smack

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a striking' is the first definition.
(I know that smack is a type of blow)

'vessel?' is the second definition.
(smack is a kind of vessel)

(Other definitions for smack that I've seen before include "Suggestion" , "Hit with an open hand" , "Heroin (sl.)" , "Distinctive trace" , "Sharp taste" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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