Fugitive climbing plant (6)
I believe the answer is:
runner
This clue might be a double definition.
'fugitive' is the first definition.
(someone on the run)
'climbing plant' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for runner that I've seen before include "Type of bean for an athlete?" , "Athlete - errand boy - strip of cloth" , "Horse in a race; shoot" , "Green vegetable" , "done by con man, perhaps" .)