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Destroys odd pieces (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ends

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This could be a double definition.

'destroys' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'odd pieces' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Justifications for means, sometimes?" , "Ceases, closes or dies" , "Desired results" , "'Goals, objectives (4)'" , "Odds and --" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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