What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bill feeding duck and lark (8)" mean?

The definition is "lark". The wordplay uses charade, container. AD (synonym of "Bill") + ESCAPE (synonym of "duck") [container: "feeding"]; definition: "lark" The answer is ESCAPADE.

Bill feeding duck and lark (8)

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