What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large beam made from timber with a grant (9,3)" mean?

The definition is "Large beam". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TIMBER ("timber") + GRANT ("grant") [anagram: "made"] + A (abbreviation of "a") = BATTERINGRAM; definition: "Large beam" The answer is BATTERING RAM.

Large beam made from timber with a grant (9,3)

Times Cryptic #28771 | 26 Across | 2023-11-27 flower

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