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Bird seen in a corner? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rook

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This clue might be a double definition.

'bird' is the first definition.
(rook is a kind of bird)

'a corner?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'seen in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for rook that I've seen before include "embattled man" , "A bird; overcharge" , "Ringing in the ears" , "Do < cornerpiece" , "Bird; playing piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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