Yes, certainly not an Arab vessel (4)

I believe the answer is:

dhow

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'arab vessel' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for dhow that I've seen before include "Arab lateen-rigged sailing ship" , "Type of boat used in the Indian ocean" , "Arab sailing boat" , "Arabian two-master" , "Arabian ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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