What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cricket side takes part of wicket out for a while? (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "out for a while". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="one side of a cricket field") + BAIL (synonym="one of the 2 crosspieces bridging the stumps of a cricket wicket") = ONBAIL The answer is ONBAIL.

Cricket side takes part of wicket out for a while? (2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29282 | 15 Across | 2024-01-18 flower

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