What does the cryptic crossword clue "A barrier for first man (4)" mean?

The definition is "man". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "first") + DAM (synonym of "barrier"); definition: "man" The answer is Adam.

A barrier for first man (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3071 | 22 Across | 2020-08-30 flower

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