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Line of sight? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reticule

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This clue could be a double definition.

'line' is the first 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?

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

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for reticule that I've seen before include "Lady's bag once" , "Old bag" , "Lady's old drawstring handbag" , "Woman's small bag" , "Woman's small handbag in the form of a pouch" .)

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