Light lifting device round channel navy used to hold tons (4-1-7)
I believe the answer is:
jack-o-lantern
But I can't explain it at all!
(Another definition for jack-o-lantern that I've seen is " Will-o'-the-wisp (4-1'-7)".)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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