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Gear case? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

kitbag

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'gear case?' is the 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?

'gear case?' is the wordplay.
'gear' becomes 'kit' (kit is a kind of gear).
'case?' becomes 'bag' (bag is a kind of case).
'kit'+'bag'='KITBAG'

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(Other definitions for kitbag that I've seen before include "Serviceman's canvas pack" , "Cylindrical canvas holder for soldiers' clothes" , "knapsack" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian, The Irish News and The Globe and Mail.
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