What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distant bird call over lake (4)" mean?

The definition is "Distant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COO (synonym="call") + L (abbreviation="lake") = COOL; definition: "Distant" The answer is COOL.

Distant bird call over lake (4)

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