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For shielding the eyes, the management has a super one (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

visor

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'for shielding' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for visor that I've seen before include "piece of armour" , "One protecting" , "Movable shield on helmet" , "Anti-glare flap over the windscreen" , "Means of saving face" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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