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Attack with something picked up in the shipyard, say (6)

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assail

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'attack' is the definition.
('assail' can be a synonym of 'attack')

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(Other definitions for assail that I've seen before include "Criticize" , "Trouble" , "Maybe mug" , "Beset" , "Set upon" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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