What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large water bird that is seen in the sky (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "seen in the sky". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BIG (abbreviation="Large") + DIPPER (synonym="bird") = BIG DIPPER; definition: "seen in the sky" The answer is BIG DIPPER.

Large water bird that is seen in the sky (3,6)

Times Cryptic #29001 | 4 Across | 2024-08-21 flower

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