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Marksman taking flight (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

archer

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This clue could be a double definition.

'marksman' is the first definition.
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'flight' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'taking' is the link.

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(Other definitions for archer that I've seen before include "Arrow shooter" , "One uses a bow and arrow" , "Bowman - ex-candidate for London Mayor" , "launcher of projectile" , "Arrows one sends" .)

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