What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be tediously persistent as battleaxe (6)" mean?

The definition is "battleaxe". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRAG (synonym="DRAG") + ON (synonym="”Be tediously persistent”") = DRAGON; definition: "battleaxe" The answer is DRAGON.

Be tediously persistent as battleaxe (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29369 | 22 Across | 2024-04-29 flower

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