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Driver found stuck in middle of dam (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

servo

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This clue could be a double definition.

'driver' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'stuck in middle of dam' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'found' is the link.

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(Other definitions for servo that I've seen before include "Powered control mechanism" , "Mechanism augmenting force or motion" , "Control system" , "Control motor" , "Mechanism amplifying forces" .)

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