This Setter Is Breaking Unsuitable Lifting Instrument Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
	30%	7		Term used in maritime construction for the process of lifting heavy loads using lifting equipment
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	29%	4		Essentially, lifting legendary setter's gold wheels is a strain
	noun • an elaborate song for solo voice

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The Guardian Cryptic11 Jun 2021	Down 19
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