What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear’s shown up in circus apparatus (4)" mean?

The definition is "circus apparatus". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of POOH (synonym of "Bear's") [reversal: "shown"]; definition: "circus apparatus" The answer is HOOP.

Bear’s shown up in circus apparatus (4)

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