Load-bearing machine (5)
I believe the answer is:
dryer
'load-bearing machine' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dryer that I've seen before include "one's found in launderette" , "could blow your head!" , "Moisture-extracting machine" , "tumbler, perhaps" , "Try to obtain (something from someone)" .)