What does the cryptic crossword clue "Good to stop fishes making noises in the throat (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAR (synonym="GAR") + G (synonym="good") + LING (synonym="LING") = GARGLING The answer is GARGLING.

Good to stop fishes making noises in the throat (8)

Independent Cryptic #11916 | 19 Down | 2024-12-18 flower