Chapter by person launching garments (7)
I believe the answer is:
clobber
'chapter' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for clobber that I've seen before include "what one barely lacks" , "Hit; gear (sl.)" , "Strike" , "Things people wear" , "Clothing, belongings (informal)" .)