One keeping watch close at hand? (5)
I believe the answer is:
strap
This clue could be a double definition.
'one keeping watch' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'close at hand?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see a link between them that I can't see?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Elongated leather strip" , "something to hang on to" , "Shoulder band" , "Leather fastening" , "Whip" .)