Seating causing Charlie a cry of pain (5)
I believe the answer is:
couch
'seating' 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?
'charlie a cry of pain' is the wordplay.
'charlie' becomes 'C' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'a cry of pain' becomes 'ouch' (exclamation said when in pain).
'c'+'ouch'='COUCH'
'causing' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for couch that I've seen before include "Upholstered seat for more than one" , "something comfortable to sit on" , "Sofa or settee" , "express" , "Grass; reclining seat" .)