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Multiplication stable (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stud

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This might be a double definition.

'multiplication' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'stable' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Football boot's peg-like projection" , "Boss; item of jewellery" , "Sexual athlete" , "Collar-fastener" , "Jewellery item; horse breeding establishment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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