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Where Durham divers go, making bloomers perhaps (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

underwear

This clue could be a double definition.

'where durham divers go' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'bloomers perhaps' is the second definition.
(bloomers are a type of underwear)

'making' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for underwear that I've seen before include "what lies beneath that uniform!" , "Endure war about smalls" , "Vests, knickers etc" , "Lingerie" , "Garments worn beneath other clothes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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