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By the sound of it, gentleman supplies current pathway (7)

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I believe the answer is:

circuit

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'pathway' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for circuit that I've seen before include "Lap (of course)" , "Motor-racing track or path of electric current" , "Device for forming electronic connections" , "Once around the track" , "Motor racing track" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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