What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dribble by defender and lose position (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "lose position". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DROP (synonym of "Dribble") + BACK (synonym of "defender"); definition: "lose position" The answer is DROPBACK.

Dribble by defender and lose position (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28986 | 7 Across | 2023-02-06 flower

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