What does the cryptic crossword clue "Did handle fold under top drawer? (4-3,3)" mean?

The definition is "drawer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FELT (synonym="‘did handle’ – touched with a hand") + TIP (synonym="‘top’") + PEN (synonym="‘fold’ e.g. for sheep") = FELTTIPPEN; definition: "drawer?" The answer is FELTTIPPEN.

Did handle fold under top drawer? (4-3,3)

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