What does the cryptic crossword clue "Baker perhaps chasing rodent: something toothy (7)" mean?

The definition is "something toothy". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAT (synonym="rodent") + CHET (synonym="Baker perhaps") = RATCHET; definition: "something toothy" The answer is RATCHET.

Baker perhaps chasing rodent: something toothy (7)

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