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Draw in chain holding hoist (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

winch

'hoist' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'draw in chain holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'WINCH' can be found hidden inside 'draw in chain'.

(Other definitions for winch that I've seen before include "Crank" , "Winding device" , "Hoist" , "Hauling/lifting device" , "Hoisting machine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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