It might prevent you from drifting off Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 10, 2017 · 47-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 10, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 10, 2017 · 47-Across · 6 letters
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a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
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