What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dirt sea spread across both sides of bay, perhaps (7)" mean?

The definition is "across both sides of bay, perhaps". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DIRT (synonym="DIRT") + SEA (synonym="SEA") = ASTRIDE The answer is ASTRIDE.

Dirt sea spread across both sides of bay, perhaps (7)

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