Supporting bandage (5)

I believe the answer is:

sling

(Other definitions for sling that I've seen before include "Old weapon or supporting strap" , "Sweetened drink with spirit base" , "harness for broken arm" , "ballistic weapon" , "Cloth to support arm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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