What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cutting cover of tree mostly over border (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cutting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAR (synonym="BAR") + BED (synonym="‘border’, gardening") = BARBED; definition: "Cutting" The answer is BARBED.

Cutting cover of tree mostly over border (6)

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