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Ignition takes place at this point (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flash

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This clue might be a double definition.

'ignition' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'place at this point' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'takes' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for flash that I've seen before include "- - of lightning" , "short space of time" , "Twinkling" , "Momentary brightness" , "Momentary gleam of light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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