What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gather in the morning on a ship (5)" mean?

The definition is "ship". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AM (synonym of "morning") + AS (synonym of "on") + S (synonym of "ship"); definition: "Gather" The answer is AMASS.

Gather in the morning on a ship (5)

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