Cut in front of corporal? (5)
I believe the answer is:
lance
This clue could be a double definition.
'cut in front' is the first definition.
'lance' can be an answer for 'cut' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'in front' bit.
'corporal?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)
'of' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for lance that I've seen before include "Pointed instrument" , "Spear carried by mounted soldier" , "Weapon of knights of old" , "Old cavalry weapon" , "Horseman's long spear" .)