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Stand, also metal (7)

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I believe the answer is:

andiron

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'stand' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'also metal' is the wordplay.
'also' becomes 'and' (both can mean in addition).
'metal' becomes 'iron' (iron is a metal).
'and'+'iron'='ANDIRON'

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(Other definitions for andiron that I've seen before include "Fireplace log supporter" , "One supports burning wood" , "Logs support" , "Fireplace metalwork" , "Firedog -- Odin ran (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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