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One getting high from, and later coming down on, H? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chopper

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This clue could be a double definition.

'one getting high from' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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

'and' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chopper that I've seen before include "Blade" , "An informal helicopter, or an axe" , "Air transport" , "Motorbike" , "Small axe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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