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Protection for a soldier's sweetheart? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

parapet

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

'a soldier's sweetheart?' is the wordplay.
'a soldier' becomes 'para' (para is a kind of soldier).
'sweetheart?' becomes 'pet' (both are terms of endearment).
'para'+'pet'='PARAPET'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for parapet that I've seen before include "wall used for protection" , "Low wall along the edge of a balcony" , "Balcony railing" , "Militarily, it protects" , "Protective cover" .)

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