Send back a piece of kitchen equipment (5)

I believe the answer is:

remit

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'send back' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for remit that I've seen before include "Give up" , "Abate; send (money)" , "Shorten sentence or send money" , "Assigned task or area" , "instructions required" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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