What does the cryptic crossword clue "A female seabird with nothing on for part of the day (9)" mean?

The definition is "part of the day". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "A") + F (synonym of "female") + TERN (synonym of "seabird") + O (synonym of "nothing") + ON (synonym of "with"); definition: "part of the day" The answer is AFTERNOON.

A female seabird with nothing on for part of the day (9)

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