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Go ahead and get metal (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lead

I believe this clue is a triple definition!

'go ahead' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'and' acts as a link.

'get' is the second definition.
(leading is a kind of getting)

'metal' is the third definition.
(I know that lead is a type of metal)

(Other definitions for lead that I've seen before include "Call the shots" , "Guide; precede" , "Be in charge of; metal" , "Guide, conduct" , "Take a position in front" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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