What does the cryptic crossword clue "A grate, not quite shut (4)" mean?

The definition is "not quite shut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + JAR (synonym="grate,") = AJAR; definition: "not quite shut" The answer is Ajar.

A grate, not quite shut (4)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3026 | 22 Down | 2019-10-20 flower

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