What does the cryptic crossword clue "Armada, circling a minute lifeboat, stalls (4,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLEA (synonym="FLEA") + MARKET (synonym="collection of stalls, etc selling second-hand goods, especially clothes") = FLEAMARKET The answer is FLEAMARKET.

Armada, circling a minute lifeboat, stalls (4,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29073 | 14 Across | 2023-05-18 flower

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