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A beefy uppercut (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sirloin

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'a beefy uppercut' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for sirloin that I've seen before include "Good cut of beef" , "Joint of beef" , "Upper part of loin of beef" , "Quality cut of beef loin" , "Choice cut of beef" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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