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Top Gear for Pope (5)

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I believe the answer is:

tiara

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This could be a double definition.

'top' is the first 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?

'gear for pope' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for tiara that I've seen before include "Jewelled head ornament" , "special headgear" , "Pope's triple-tiered crown" , "pope may have been topped by one" , "Jewelled head wear" .)

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