Right or left, there may be no difference (4)
I believe the answer is:
sock
'right' 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?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sock that I've seen before include "One worn" , "impact" , "Foot garment" , "Very short stocking?" , "Garment; hard blow" .)