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One of the overheads, like cotton wool (5)

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I believe the answer is:

cloud

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This might be a double definition.

'one of the overheads' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'cotton wool' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'like' is the link.

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(Other definitions for cloud that I've seen before include "Condensed air vapour" , "It hides the sun" , "Become gloomy" , "Obscure" , "Visible vapour in sky" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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