Tower in Truro perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

rope

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'tower' is the 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?

'in truro perhaps' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'ROPE' is hidden within 'truro perhaps'.

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(Other definitions for rope that I've seen before include "Length of material used to tie or secure things" , "Pore over a woven cord" , "Noose" , "String of pearls, say" , "Money for old . . . . Is easily earned" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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