What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bird or tool (12)" mean?

The definition is "Bird". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YELLOW (synonym=""or", as in gold") + HAMMER (synonym=""tool"") = YELLOWHAMMER; definition: "Bird" The answer is YELLOWHAMMER.

Bird or tool (12)

Guardian Cryptic #29209 | 26 Across | 2023-10-24 flower

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