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One frequently gets stuck in tailor's shop (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pincushion

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'shop' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for pincushion that I've seen before include "small pad" , "Sewer's aid" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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