What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hitch as part of sail lands on shorebird (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Hitch". The wordplay uses a hidden word. REEF (synonym="part of sail") + KNOT (synonym="shorebird") = REEF KNOT; definition: "Hitch" The answer is REEF KNOT.

Hitch as part of sail lands on shorebird (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28673 | 9 Down | 2023-08-04 flower

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