What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heavy weight cask picked up (3)" mean?

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Heavy weight cask picked up (3)

Times Cryptic #28982 | 27 Down | 2024-07-30

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Aural wordplay [picked up] TON / “tun” (cask)

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