What does the cryptic crossword clue "Free fight in horse's compartment (8)" mean?

The definition is "horse’s compartment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOOSE (synonym="Free") + BOX (abbreviation="fight") = LOOSEBOX; definition: "horse's compartment" The answer is LOOSEBOX.

Free fight in horse's compartment (8)

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