Paint or clothing remover (8)
I believe the answer is:
stripper
This clue could be a double definition.
'paint' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'clothing remover' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'or' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stripper that I've seen before include "Teasing performer" , "One removing clothes" , "Her act is a revelation" , "exotic entertainer" , "Teasing dancer" .)