What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut first bits of cold ham onto plate (4)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses acrostic. C (abbreviation="cold") + H (first_letter="ham") + O (first_letter="onto") + P (first_letter="plate") = CHOP; definition: "Cut" The answer is CHOP.

Cut first bits of cold ham onto plate (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29155 | 17 Across | 2023-08-22 flower

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