Composer of fine lines in order to eat (6)
I believe the answer is:
spider
'composer' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for spider that I've seen before include "Prised out the insect" , "Flycatcher?" , "Cue rest; arachnid" , "Spinner" , "Miss Muffet frightener?" .)