In which to be lifted up? (5)

I believe the answer is:

shaft

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'in which to be lifted up?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for shaft that I've seen before include "Ray of light; treat unfairly" , "Body of an arrow" , "An arrow or a mine passage" , "Ray of light; spear" , "Handle - rod - passageway" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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