One used to handling hot things? (5)
I believe the answer is:
fence
'one' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Enclosing barrier" , "Palisade" , "Paling; criminal receiver" , "Thief's dealer" , "crook" .)