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Vessels with sharp bows? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

cutters

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'vessels' is the definition.
(cutter is a kind of vessel)

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(Other definitions for cutters that I've seen before include "Sloops" , "Scissors, maybe, or fast sailing-ships" , "Boats; tailors" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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