What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish with a large bone (6)" mean?

The definition is "bone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CARP (synonym="Fish") + A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="large") = CARPAL; definition: "bone" The answer is CARPAL.

Fish with a large bone (6)

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