Make-up of ship? (5)
I believe the answer is:
liner
This clue could be a double definition.
'make-up' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'ship?' is the second definition.
(as in an ocean liner)
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for liner that I've seen before include "Commercial ship" , "Cosmetic; fine paintbrush" , "Large ship or removable layer of material" , "Passenger ship - bin bag" , "Big ship" .)