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Bottom of a vessel (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ass

'bottom' is the definition.
('ass' can be a synonym of 'bottom')

'a vessel' is the wordplay.
'vessel' becomes 'ss'.
'a'+'ss'='ASS'

'of' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "Stupid person or American bum" , "Small hoofed animal" , "An American backside" , "slow-witted person" , "Quadruped; fool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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