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Turnover in coats (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lapel

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'turnover in coats' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

This is all the clue.

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(Other definitions for lapel that I've seen before include "Turned-back part of coat collar" , "Folded-back part of coat" , "Part of a folded back collar" , "Part of a suit jacket" , "Lower extension of collar on jacket or coat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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