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Support for a substitute? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

bench

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This clue might be a double definition.

'support for' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'a substitute?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for bench that I've seen before include "Long seat for judges" , "Pew or settle" , "Plain, stout work-table" , "Laboratory work table" , "Group of magistrates" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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