What does the cryptic crossword clue "Forcibly take backless dress (3)" mean?

The definition is "Forcibly take". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. ROBE (synonym of "dress") [curtailing: "backless"]; definition: "Forcibly take" The answer is ROB.

Forcibly take backless dress (3)

Independent Cryptic #11790 | 7 Across | 2024-07-24 flower

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