What does the cryptic crossword clue "Above isle spots shooting star? (8)" mean?

The definition is "shooting star?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARKS (synonym="spots, as a verb = notices") + MAN (synonym="the Isle of Man") = MARKSMAN; definition: "shooting star?" The answer is MARKSMAN.

Above isle spots shooting star? (8)

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