What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lines by female boxer, 4 (5)" mean?

The definition is "boxer, 4". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEN (synonym="the female of, say, a bird") + RY (synonym="abbrev. for “railway”, lines on which trains travel") = HENRY The answer is HENRY.

Lines by female boxer, 4 (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29289 | 17 Across | 2024-01-26 flower

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