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Boatman's place: long stop (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seal

'stop' is the definition.

'boatman's place long' is the wordplay.
'boatman's place' becomes 'sea'.
'long' becomes 'l'.
'sea'+'l'='SEAL'

(Other definitions for seal that I've seen before include "See 7" , "Amphibious mammal or stamp of authenticity" , "Wax stamp" , "Stamp of guarantee" , "Sea beast - authenticating mark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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