Speak harshly but in great style (5)
I believe the answer is:
grate
'style' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'speak harshly but in great' is the wordplay.
'great' anagrams to 'GRATE'.
Though, I'm not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for grate that I've seen before include "rankle" , "Reduce to small shreds" , "Great (anag.)" , "Grind (teeth)" , "Jar; fireplace" .)