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Out of hell? (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bat

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This could be a double definition.

'out' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'hell?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bat that I've seen before include "Club used in cricket" , "Nocturnal flier" , "once wielded by 60 [GREIG]" , "Small flying mammal - like 11 Across" , "Flutter (eyelids)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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