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A lot comes under it (6)

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hammer

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'a lot' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for hammer that I've seen before include "It's applied to a nail" , "Drive nails" , "Auctioneer's mallet" , "Weaken, damage" , "Tool - trounce" .)

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