What does the cryptic crossword clue "Barriers the reverse of substantial, weak and small (9)" mean?

The definition is "Barriers". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. FAT (synonym of "substantial,") + FRAIL (synonym of "weak") + S (abbreviation of "small") [reversal: "reverse"]; definition: "Barriers" The answer is TAFFRAILS.

Barriers the reverse of substantial, weak and small (9)

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