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Aquatic dipper, one of a pair (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

scull

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This clue could be a double definition.

'aquatic dipper' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'one of a pair' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for scull that I've seen before include "Row with two oars" , "racing shell" , "Light rowing boat" , "Small oar" , "Blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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