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Fish press gives added firmness (5,4)

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I believe the answer is:

angle iron

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'added firmness' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'fish press' is the wordplay.
'fish' becomes 'angle' (angle can mean to fish).
'press' becomes 'iron' (ironing is a kind of pressing).
'angle'+'iron'='ANGLE IRON'

'gives' is the link.

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(Other definitions for angle iron that I've seen before include "constructive support" , "L-shaped structural component" , "Strong supporter" , "structure might need this device" , "L-shaped support bar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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