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Struggle to get middle part of net-like fabric, replaced by gutted seamstress (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tussle

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'struggle' is the definition.
(I know that tussle is a type of combat)

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(Other definitions for tussle that I've seen before include "Rough and tumble" , "Grapple" , "Go at it" , "Skirmish" , "A struggle or conflict" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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