What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bully threw one over barrier (9)" mean?

The definition is "Bully". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAST (synonym of "threw") + I (synonym of "one") + GATE (synonym of "barrier"); definition: "Bully" The answer is Castigate.

Bully threw one over barrier (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3094 | 14 Down | 2021-02-07 flower

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