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Leaves
power
drills
on
the
counter,
securely
fastened
(8)
Leaves power drills on the counter, securely fastened (8)
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The definition is at the end of the clue.
How the clue works
The answer means securely fastened. Take DEPARTS (leaves) and pop P (power) inside it to make DEPPARTS, then read the whole lot backwards, as signalled by "on the counter", to arrive at STRAPPED.