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Make second hand (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

use

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This might be a double definition.

'make second' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

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

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(Other definitions for use that I've seen before include "Operate" , "Bring into play" , "Put to a particular purpose" , "Consumption" , "Resort to - operation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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