What does the cryptic crossword clue "Longing to fill a large earthenware jug (7)" mean?

The definition is "large earthenware jug". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (synonym="ITCH") + ITCH (synonym="ITCH") + ER (synonym="ITCH") = PITCHER; definition: "large earthenware jug" The answer is PITCHER.

Longing to fill a large earthenware jug (7)

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