It can help keep you in shape (6)
I believe the answer is:
corset
'keep you in shape' 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?
'it can help' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'it' could be 't' (abbreviation. e.g. in 'tis) and 't' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'corse' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for corset that I've seen before include "Tight-fitting bodice" , "Restraining undergarment" , "Female undergarment" , "Item of underwear" , "Tight-fitting undergarment" .)
