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Support when traversing choppy Elbe? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lifebelt

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(Other definitions for lifebelt that I've seen before include "Ring giving support in water" , "Buoyant ring to aid person in danger of drowning" , "Ring for those overboard?" , "Aid to survival at sea" , "that may save member of the crew" .)

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