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Holder of blade, one fighting? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rower

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'holder of blade' is the first definition.
(someone rowing with an oar - blade can mean an oar)

'one fighting?' is the second definition.
(someone having a row or a fight)

(Other definitions for rower that I've seen before include "He handles oars" , "Might one argue" , "Sportsperson" , "one pulling a blade?" , "Stroke with blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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