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One getting metal (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

copper

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This clue could be a double definition.

'one getting' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'metal' is the second definition.
(I know that copper is a type of metal)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for copper that I've seen before include "bluebottle" , "PC" , "detector?" , "Metal - washing-machine?" , "Reddish metallic element" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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