What does the cryptic crossword clue "...below embankments: mischievous swimmers! (10)" mean?

The definition is "swimmers!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DAM (synonym of "embankments:") + SELFISH (synonym of "mischievous"); definition: "swimmers!" The answer is DAMSELFISH.

...below embankments: mischievous swimmers! (10)

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