What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drinks on small ship one that pitches (8)" mean?

The definition is "Drinks". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "small") + ALES (synonym of "Drinks") + MAN (synonym of "ship"); definition: "one that pitches" The answer is SALESMAN.

Drinks on small ship one that pitches (8)

Independent Cryptic #1795 | 24 Across | 2024-07-21 flower

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