What does the cryptic crossword clue "Huge barrel containing sulphur (4)" mean?

The definition is "Huge". The wordplay uses charade, container. VAT (synonym of "barrel") + S (abbreviation of "sulphur") [container: "containing"]; definition: "Huge" The answer is VAST.

Huge barrel containing sulphur (4)

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