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Might he be a little light? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pilot

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This could be a double definition.

'might he' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'a little light?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'be' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "This person can be found in a plane or a boat" , "Ship's guide" , "Driver of aircraft" , "Plane operator" , "air traffic controller?" .)

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