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Foreman's sock? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

uppercut

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This could be a double definition.

'foreman's' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'sock?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for uppercut that I've seen before include "Punch delivered vertically to chin" , "one must take it on the chin" , "Part of boxer's repertoire" , "Boxer's blow" , "Boxing blow delivered to chin from below" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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