What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attack a special piece of canvas (6)" mean?

The definition is "Attack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + S (first_letter="special") + SAIL (synonym="canvas") = ASSAIL; definition: "Attack" The answer is ASSAIL.

Attack a special piece of canvas (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16783 | 17 Across | 2022-03-01 flower

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