Recorded holding rope (4)

I believe the answer is:

cord

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

'recorded holding' is the wordplay.
'holding' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'CORD' is hidden within 'recorded'.

(Other definitions for cord that I've seen before include "Strong string" , "Small rope or thick string" , "A measure of cut wood" , "Thin string" , "Thin rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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