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Something one could stand hanging on to (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strap

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(Other definitions for strap that I've seen before include "Leather fastening" , "Leather fastener" , "Secure" , "Shoulder band" , "Fastening strip" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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