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One might push the boat out and bet stake (4,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

punt pole

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'one might push the boat out' is the definition.
(pole used to propel a boat)

'bet stake' is the wordplay.
'bet' becomes 'punt' (punting is a kind of betting).
'stake' becomes 'pole' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'punt'+'pole'='PUNT POLE'

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for punt pole that I've seen before include "Means of propelling boat" , "gondolier uses one" .)

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