What does the cryptic crossword clue "Container is stuck in run (8)" mean?

The definition is "Container". The wordplay uses charade, container. IS (synonym of "is") + CANTER (synonym of "run") [container: "stuck"]; definition: "Container" The answer is CANISTER.

Container is stuck in run (8)

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