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Hindenburg for example spreads with it (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

airship

'hindenburg for example' is the definition.
(the Hindenburg is an example)

'spreads with it' is the wordplay.
'spreads' becomes 'airs' (air can mean to spread or transmit).
'with it' becomes 'hip' (both can mean cool or fashionable).
'airs'+'hip'='AIRSHIP'

(Other definitions for airship that I've seen before include "Means of transport" , "mode of transport" , "High-flyer" , "mode of flying" , "need approval from CAA" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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