Front cover that can go either way up (3)
I believe the answer is:
bib
This could be a double definition.
'front' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'cover that can go either way up' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bib that I've seen before include "Cloth for young child's meal times" , "Baby's napkin" , "Palindromic protective cloth for child while eating" , "Baby-feeding cloth" , "Protective garment" .)