Specify the limits of Davangere ground (6)

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define

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'specify' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'the limits of davangere ground' is the wordplay.
'the limits of' says to hollow out the word (remove centre letters).
'ground' becomes 'fine' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'davangere' with its middle taken out is 'de'.
'de'+'fine'='DEFINE'

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(Other definitions for define that I've seen before include "Characterise" , "Give precise meaning" , "Describe exactly" , "Describe accurately" , "State the meaning of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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