Heavy implement for forcing entry (9,3)

I believe the answer is:

battering ram

(Other definitions for battering ram that I've seen before include "Weapon to force entry" , "Siege weapon" , "Means of breaking down walls etc" , "Large beam for breaking into fortresses" , "Device used for breaking down doors" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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