What does the cryptic crossword clue "A barrier of stone (5)" mean?

The definition is "stone". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + GATE (synonym of "barrier") = AGATE; definition: "stone" The answer is AGATE.

A barrier of stone (5)

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