Hold item, divide it in two and extract the core (4)

I believe the answer is:

have

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'hold' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for have that I've seen before include "Take" , "Enjoy yourself!" , "Possess" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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