What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coat mostly held firm (6)" mean?

The definition is "Coat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STUC (synonym="STUC") + CO (synonym="company – ‘firm’") = STUCCO; definition: "Coat" The answer is STUCCO.

Coat mostly held firm (6)

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