What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appropriate greeting for a sailor? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Appropriate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HI (abbreviation="greeting") + JACK (abbreviation="sailor?") = HIJACK; definition: "Appropriate" The answer is HIJACK.

Appropriate greeting for a sailor? (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17017 | 16 Across | 2023-01-23 flower

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