What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kills merriment aboard ship (10)" mean?

The definition is "Kills". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAUGHTER (synonym="merriment") in SS (synonym="steamship") = SLAUGHTERS; definition: "Kills" The answer is SLAUGHTERS.

Kills merriment aboard ship (10)

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