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Not all antelope run easily (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lope

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This clue could be a double definition.

'not all antelope' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'run easily' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for lope that I've seen before include "Go with bounding strides" , "run gently" , "Run with long steps carrying pole" , "Run with aid of pole" , "Run slowly with pole" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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