Strip not allowed before bout (6)
I believe the answer is:
outfit
'strip' is the 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?
'not allowed before bout' is the wordplay.
'not allowed' becomes 'out' (I've seen this before).
'before' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'bout' becomes 'fit' (I've seen this before).
'out'+'fit'='OUTFIT'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for outfit that I've seen before include "Organistion or set of clothing" , "Set of matching clothes" , "Business" , "Full set of clothing" , "Team" .)