What does the cryptic crossword clue "Character transfixed by horse's carrying capacity (7)" mean?

The definition is "carrying capacity". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NAG (synonym="horse") in TONE (synonym="character") = TONNAGE; definition: "carrying capacity" The answer is TONNAGE.

Character transfixed by horse's carrying capacity (7)

Times Cryptic #28760 | 10 Across | 2023-11-14 flower

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