What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forceful chap I met at sea (8)" mean?

The definition is "Forceful". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHAPIMET ("chap I met") [anagram: "at"] = EMPHATIC; definition: "Forceful" The answer is EMPHATIC.

Forceful chap I met at sea (8)

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