Sideline for the artist? (10)
I believe the answer is:
silhouette
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" .)