What does the cryptic crossword clue "Into underground chamber river cut a shape (5)" mean?

The definition is "cut a shape". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAVE (synonym of "underground chamber") + R (synonym of "river"); definition: "cut a shape" The answer is CARVE.

Into underground chamber river cut a shape (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29016 | 15 Across | 2023-03-13 flower

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