What does the cryptic crossword clue "Big cat doorman skinned (5)" mean?

The definition is "Big". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. BOUNCER (synonym of "doorman") [stripping: "skinned"]; definition: "Big cat" The answer is OUNCE.

Big cat doorman skinned (5)

Independent Cryptic #11671 | 12 Across | 2024-03-07 flower

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