Fit a piece of furniture, having removed the front section (4)

I believe the answer is:

able

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'fit' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for able that I've seen before include "... was I ere I saw Elba (palindrome)" , "See 10" , "accomplished" , "Having the ability to do something" , "Fit as a seaman" .)

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