Put back prop holding base (5)

I believe the answer is:

reset

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'put back' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for reset that I've seen before include "Replace, resettle or put back again" , "Restore to original state" , "Restore to required state" , "Trees (anag)" , "fix position again" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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