Two items of the same kind (5)

I believe the answer is:

brace

(Other definitions for brace that I've seen before include "Support - pair" , "Strengthen; pair" , "Stiffen; pair" , "Pair of game-birds" , "prepare for impact" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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