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He goes round taking wickets (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spinner

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This clue could be a double definition.

'he' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'round taking wickets' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'goes' is the link.

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(Other definitions for spinner that I've seen before include "Fisherman's lure" , "No quickie" , "cricketer" , "Slow bowler - lure for mackerel" , "One delivering" .)

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