Leaves the shores (7)
I believe the answer is:
strands
This might be a double definition.
'leaves' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'shores' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I don't see how they can define each other.
'the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for strands that I've seen before include "Threads, fibres" , "Filaments" , "Threads or beaches" , "Leaves helpless on the sand" , "Strings or chains" .)