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One's supporter at the bar? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

stool

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This clue might be a double definition.

'one's supporter' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'the bar?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'at' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for stool that I've seen before include "Backless chair" , "Simple seat" , "Motion" , "Three-legged backless seat" , "Armless seat" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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