Fabric used to trim sail in England (5)

I believe the answer is:

linen

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'fabric' is the definition.
(I know that linen is a type of fabric)

'to trim sail in england' is the wordplay.
'LINEN' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am unsure how the hidden word is indicated.

'used' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for linen that I've seen before include "given blanket coverage" , "Material made from flax" , "E.g. bedclothes" , "Flax yarn" , "bedding" .)

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

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