What does the cryptic crossword clue "Farm animal to lower head in river bend (5)" mean?

The definition is "bend". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OX (synonym="farm animal") + BOW (synonym="lower head") = OXBOW; definition: "river bend" The answer is OXBOW.

Farm animal to lower head in river bend (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29004 | 6 Across | 2023-02-27 flower

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