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Sideline for the artist? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

silhouette

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This clue could be a double definition.

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

'artist?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'for the' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for silhouette that I've seen before include "Outline representation" , "Shadowy outline" , "Outline figure" , "image" , "Profile of characters" .)

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