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Sports barrier ... or target

Ross

I believe the answer is:

net

(Other definitions for net that I've seen before include "Overall; mesh" , "Meshwork" , "Fish trap and type of goal" , "Open weave fabric" , "It turns in every direction" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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