Holding a piece of hose (8)

I believe the answer is:

stocking

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This might be a double definition.

'holding a piece' is the first definition.
'stocking' can be an answer for 'holding' (stocking is a kind of holding). I'm unsure of the 'a piece' bit.

'hose' is the second definition.
(I know that stocking is a type of hose)

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stocking that I've seen before include "See 8" , "See 1 Across" , "some legwear" , "fireside D [DECORATION]" , "an example of 1 ac [HOSE]." .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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