British artist in lingerie (3)
I believe the answer is:
bra
'lingerie' is the 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?
'british artist' is the wordplay.
'british' becomes 'b' (abbreviation e.g. in 'BBC').
'artist' becomes 'RA' (Royal Academician, member of Royal Academy of Arts).
'b'+'ra'='BRA'
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bra that I've seen before include "one carrying chest" , "support" , "Female undergarment" , "Chest supporter" , "I give a couple a lift" .)