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Support, yes, but no backing (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stool

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This could be a double definition.

'support yes' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'no backing' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'but' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stool that I've seen before include "Seat without a back" , "Small seat" , "Armless seat" , "Backless chair" , "place butt on one?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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