What does the cryptic crossword clue "Father catches eastern vessel, giving nothing away (7)" mean?

The definition is "giving nothing away". The wordplay uses charade, container. DAD (synonym of "Father") + E (synonym of "eastern") + PAN (abbreviation of "vessel,") [container: "catches"]; definition: "giving nothing away" The answer is DEADPAN.

Father catches eastern vessel, giving nothing away (7)

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