What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large rodent, hard to handle, not keeping up like pig (7)" mean?

The definition is "like pig". The wordplay uses a deletion. PORC (synonym="PORC") + INE (synonym="”Large rodent") = PORCINE; definition: "like pig" The answer is PORCINE.

Large rodent, hard to handle, not keeping up like pig (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28971 | 13 Across | 2023-01-19 flower

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