Temporarily remove cane cots if they need fixing (10)

I believe the answer is:

confiscate

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'temporarily remove' is the definition.
The answer and definition are not the same part of speech.

'cane cots if they need fixing' is the wordplay.
'cane cots if' can be anagrammed to 'CONFISCATE'.
Though, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for confiscate that I've seen before include "Impound" , "Take control of" , "Take away (property)" , "Seize as penalty - facts on ice (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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