What does the cryptic crossword clue "Electrical equipment linking birch and shrub (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Electrical equipment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SWITCH (synonym="‘birch’ as cane") + BOX (synonym="‘shrub’") = SWITCHBOX; definition: "Electrical equipment" The answer is SWITCHBOX.

Electrical equipment linking birch and shrub (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29095 | 14 Down | 2023-06-13 flower

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