Supported by arms or threatened by them? (4,2)

I believe the answer is:

held up

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'supported' is the definition.
('hold up' can be a synonym of 'support')

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for held up that I've seen is " Delayed".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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