Little boat in ocean smashed (5)

I believe the answer is:

canoe

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'little boat' is the definition.
'canoe' can be an answer for 'boat' (canoeing is a kind of boating). I'm unsure of the 'little' bit.

'ocean smashed' is the wordplay.
'smashed' indicates an anagram.
'ocean' anagrammed gives 'CANOE'.

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for canoe that I've seen before include "Hunting vessel originating in Haiti" , "River craft" , "Small boat with paddles" , "Light boat propelled with paddle" , "A dugout" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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