What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drunk this can leaning against bar (9)" mean?

The definition is "bar". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THIS (synonym="THIS") + CAN (synonym="CAN") + ON (synonym="leaning against") = STANCHION; definition: "bar" The answer is STANCHION.

Drunk this can leaning against bar (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29523 | 7 Down | 2024-10-25 flower

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