What does the cryptic crossword clue "Setback for bridge support, losing a tool (9)" mean?

The definition is "tool". The wordplay uses a deletion. BLOW (synonym="setback") + TO (synonym="setback") + RCH (synonym="to bridge support losing the A. Took me the longest") = BLOWTORCH; definition: "tool" The answer is BLOWTORCH.

Setback for bridge support, losing a tool (9)

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