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Kids making boats (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ribs

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This could be a double definition.

'kids' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'boats' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'making' is the link.

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(Other definitions for ribs that I've seen before include "Spurs?" , "Makes fun of - bones" , "Pairs of curved bones" , "Teases (informal)" , "Arched bones extending from the spine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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