What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bark on this Labrador upset it (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bark on this". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. LAB (abbreviation of "Labrador") + SA (synonym of "it") [reversal: "upset"]; definition: "Bark on this" The answer is BALSA.

Bark on this Labrador upset it (5)

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