What does the cryptic crossword clue "Eking out, retaining fodder, in critical position (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Eking". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of EKING (synonym="EKING") + FEED (synonym="FEED") = KNIFE EDGE The answer is KNIFE EDGE.

Eking out, retaining fodder, in critical position (5,4)

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