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Hummer’s discharge could be from this dog whistle (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tailpipe

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'hummer's discharge could be from this dog whistle' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'dog whistle' is the wordplay.
'dog' becomes 'tail' (synonyms).
'whistle' becomes 'pipe' (I've seen this before).
'tail'+'pipe'='TAILPIPE'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for tailpipe that I've seen before include "Car exhaust (US)" , "End to an exhaust system" , "Rear section of exhaust" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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