What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carpet salesman fellow breaking free (9)" mean?

The definition is "Carpet". The wordplay uses charade, container. REP (synonym of "salesman") + MAN (synonym of "fellow") + RID (synonym of "free") [container: "breaking"]; definition: "Carpet" The answer is REPRIMAND.

Carpet salesman fellow breaking free (9)

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