Aloft in formation display item (5)

I believe the answer is:

float

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'display item' 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?

'aloft in formation' is the wordplay.
'in formation' indicates an anagram.
'aloft' with letters rearranged gives 'FLOAT'.

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(Other definitions for float that I've seen before include "Lie on surface of water" , "Carnival display" , "Rest on liquid" , "Be buoyant" , "Vehicle for delivering milk" .)

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

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