What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something cracked, holding up energy supply (5)" mean?

The definition is "supply". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (synonym="energy") + QUIP (synonym="something cracked") = EQUIP; definition: "supply" The answer is EQUIP.

Something cracked, holding up energy supply (5)

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