Secure chain for lifting equipment (5)

I believe the answer is:

winch

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'lifting equipment' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'secure chain' is the wordplay.
'secure' becomes 'win' (I've seen this in other clues).
'chain' becomes 'ch' (abbreviation for the unit of length).
'win'+'ch'='WINCH'

'for' is the link.

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(Other definitions for winch that I've seen before include "Pull up" , "Hoisting machine" , "Crank" , "Hauling or lifting device" , "Hoist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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