Short-lived Conservative prime minister (5)

I believe the answer is:

truss

(Other definitions for truss that I've seen before include "Tie - bandage" , "Rusts (anag.)" , "Supporting framework" , "Wing beam of a plane" , "Frame supporting roof" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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