What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor consumed by drink making gentle progress? (5)" mean?

The definition is "gentle progress". The wordplay uses charade, container. MB (synonym of "Doctor") + ALE (synonym of "drink") [container: "consumed"]; definition: "gentle progress?" The answer is AMBLE.

Doctor consumed by drink making gentle progress? (5)

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