What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bright-red tool on reversing crane (6,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. CHERRY (synonym=""bright=red"") + PICK (synonym=""tool"") + RE (reversal=""on", reversing") = CHERRYPICKER The answer is CHERRYPICKER.

Bright-red tool on reversing crane (6,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29568 | 11 Across | 2024-12-17 flower

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