Worn cuffs (5)
I believe the answer is:
socks
'worn cuffs' 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?
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for socks that I've seen before include "Short hosiery" , "Dresses" , "Hits - footwear" , "Items of hosiery" , "Hits forcefully, garments" .)