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Rotor arm? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

revolver

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This clue might be a double definition.

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

'arm?' is the second definition.
(revolver is a kind of arm)

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(Other definitions for revolver that I've seen before include "Weapon holding maybe six rounds" , "Pistol - Beatles album" , "1966 platter" , "Type of gun" , "Six-shooter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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