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Slap bottom? (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

foundation

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This could be a double definition.

'slap' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'bottom?' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for foundation that I've seen before include "cosmetic aid?" , "Establishment" , "Artificial jet of water" , "Groundwork, basis" , "Base" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Telegraph and The Sunday Times.
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