Design on box? (7)
I believe the answer is:
topiary
This clue could be a double definition.
'design' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'box?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'on' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for topiary that I've seen before include "Riot pay (anag.)" , "Shrub-clipping art" , "Art of clipping shrubs into ornamental shapes" , "Getting garden into shape" , "Shrub and bush trimming for artistic effect" .)