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Engine needed to dock and secure the last boat (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

motor

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'engine' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'to dock and secure the last boat' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'to' is present in the answer.
The remaining letters 'mor' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'needed' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for motor that I've seen before include "go quickly" , "Move quickly" , "Wheels" , "Machine that converts energy into motion" , "Car; travel quickly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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