What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cut line introducing work (3)" mean?

The definition is "Cut". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (abbreviation="line") + OP (abbreviation="work") = LOP; definition: "Cut" The answer is LOP.

Cut line introducing work (3)

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