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Model leaving theatre destroyed convector (6)

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I believe the answer is:

heater

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'convector' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'model leaving theatre destroyed' is the wordplay.
'model' becomes 't' (Ford Model T car).
'leaving' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'destroyed' is an anagram indicator.
'theatre' with 't' taken away is 'heatre'.
'heatre' with letters rearranged gives 'HEATER'.

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(Other definitions for heater that I've seen before include "Radiator" , "Room warmer" , "Source of warmth; gun" , "fire" , "Warming device" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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