What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chair backs to contain ultimate in sick bags (5)" mean?

The definition is "bags". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TAKE (synonym="contain") + S (first_letter="sick") = TAKES; definition: "bags" The answer is TAKES.

Chair backs to contain ultimate in sick bags (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29246 | 21 Across | 2023-12-06 flower

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