What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fighters, say, in arena thrashed with poles (10)" mean?

The definition is "Fighters, say,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ARENA + POLES = AEROPLANES; definition: "Fighters, say," The answer is AEROPLANES.

Fighters, say, in arena thrashed with poles (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29341 | 23 Across | 2024-03-27 flower

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