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Sort of liner that takes the discards? (3)

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I believe the answer is:

bin

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This could be a double definition.

'sort' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'liner that takes the discards?' is the second 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?

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for bin that I've seen before include "Ordinary household receptacle for rubbish" , "Wine store; throw away" , "Receptacle for kitchen rubbish" , "Where to put rubbish" , "Household rubbish is placed in it" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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