What does the cryptic crossword clue "Heavy weight of fruit picked up (5)" mean?

The definition is "Heavy weight". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone (picked up = heard) of PLUM (a fruit). A weight (usually lead) on the end of a rope or string, for measuring depth or checking vertical lines. The answer is PLUMB.

Heavy weight of fruit picked up (5)

Independent Cryptic #11694 | 2 Down | 2024-04-03 flower

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