What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bound to be caught after initially slogging (8)" mean?

The definition is "Bound". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. S (first letter of "slogging") [first letter: "initially"] + TRAPPED (synonym of "caught"); definition: "Bound" The answer is STRAPPED.

Bound to be caught after initially slogging (8)

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