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Whips around the eyes (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lashes

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This clue could be a double definition.

'whips' is the first definition.
('lash' can be a synonym of 'whip')

'the eyes' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'around' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lashes that I've seen before include "on the lid" , "Punitive strokes of a whip" , "Binds" , "they could be batted" , "Blows delivered with a whip" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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