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Fast motorbike maybe passing on corner? (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

deathtrap

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

'passing on corner?' is the wordplay.
'passing' becomes 'death' (I've seen this in another clue).
'on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other) (in a down clue, letters appear on others).
'corner?' becomes 'trap' (I've seen this before).
'death'+'trap'='DEATHTRAP'

'maybe' is the link.

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(Other definitions for deathtrap that I've seen before include "Something potentially dangerous" , "A dangerous place, car etc. hated part" , "Dangerous, even lethal place or vehicle" , "Very unsafe structure or vehicle" , "Dangerous place or vehicle - could kill you" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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