The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANKUS
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The straight part
We know that "Chap such as Big Toomai deployed this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chap such as big toomai deployed this = ankus.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ANKUS mean?
ANKUS noun- The hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.