Gripping tool for mushrooms (7)
I believe the answer is:
forceps
'gripping tool' is the definition.
'forceps' can be an answer for 'tool' (forceps is a kind of tool). I'm unsure of the 'gripping' bit.
'for mushrooms' is the wordplay.
'mushrooms' becomes 'ceps' (cep is a type of mushroom).
'for'+'ceps'='FORCEPS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for forceps that I've seen before include "may assist delivery" , "Pincer-like instruments" , "They help to pull out infant" , "instrument for gripping effect?" , "surgical equipment" .)