What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cops almost trapping racehorse linked with cone section (9)" mean?

The definition is "linked with cone section". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARAB (synonym="ARAB") in POLIC (synonym="e") = PARABOLIC; definition: "linked with cone section" The answer is PARABOLIC.

Cops almost trapping racehorse linked with cone section (9)

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