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Bringing up to stand on own two hind legs? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rearing

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This clue could be a double definition.

'bringing up' is the first definition.
(I know that bringing up can be written as rearing)

'stand on own two hind legs?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I can't see?

'to' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rearing that I've seen before include "Setting up" , "Bringing up" , "Caring for and educating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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