What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kite flyer getting plain, short string (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FRANK (synonym="plain") + LIN (synonym="LIN") = FRANKLIN The answer is FRANKLIN.

Kite flyer getting plain, short string (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29366 | 2 Down | 2024-04-25 flower