What does the cryptic crossword clue "Circular ripple around boat propeller making a loud noise (7)" mean?

The definition is "making a loud noise". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OAR (synonym="boat propellor") in RING (synonym="circular ripple") = ROARING The answer is ROARING.

Circular ripple around boat propeller making a loud noise (7)

Independent Cryptic #11870 | 2 Down | 2024-10-25 flower

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