What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dirigible excellent? A tear? Keeping quiet (7)" mean?

The definition is "Dirigible". The wordplay uses charade, container. AI (synonym of "excellent?") + RIP (synonym of "tear?") + SH (abbreviation of "quiet") [container: "Keeping"]; definition: "Dirigible" The answer is AIRSHIP.

Dirigible excellent? A tear? Keeping quiet (7)

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