Cable carrier left bitten by heartless snake (5)
I believe the answer is:
pylon
This clue might be a double definition.
'cable carrier' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'left bitten by heartless snake' is the second 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?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pylon that I've seen before include "it may mark a turning point" , "It marks turning point in a race" , "Electric cable tower" , "Bearer of cable" , "current supporter" .)