It's held in two arms or maybe one hand (3)

I believe the answer is:

oar

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'one hand' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'it's held in two arms or' is the wordplay.
'it's held in' indicates a hidden word.
'OAR' can be found hidden inside 'two arms or'.

'maybe' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for oar that I've seen before include "Rower's flat blade" , "propellor" , "Sportsman" , "Scull" , "Crewman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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