Bit of clipper sailor’s occupying? (5)
I believe the answer is:
cabin
'bit' 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?
'clipper sailor's occupying?' is the wordplay.
'clipper' becomes 'c' (this could be a standard abbreviation of which I'm unaware).
'sailor' becomes 'ab' (abbreviation for able seaman).
'occupying?' becomes 'in' (I've seen this in other clues).
'c'+'ab'+'in'='CABIN'
'of' is the link.
(Other definitions for cabin that I've seen before include "Compartment on a ship" , "Small room or hut" , "Hut or bothy" , "Lodge or hut" , "modest accommodation" .)