Learner in Morgan gripping implement (6)

I believe the answer is:

pliers

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'gripping implement' is the definition.
'pliers' can be an answer for 'implement' (pliers is a kind of implement). I am not certain of the 'gripping' bit.

'learner in morgan' is the wordplay.
'learner' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'morgan' becomes 'Piers' (Piers Morgan).
'l' going inside 'piers' is 'PLIERS'.

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(Other definitions for pliers that I've seen before include "Gripping tool, kind of pincers" , "Small tool for gripping things" , "Pinching or gripping tool" , "Hand tool used for gripping" , "Tool with jaws for gripping small objects" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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