What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lowering fish to boat's bottom (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lowering". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SCOW (abbreviation="boat's") + LING (abbreviation="fish") = SCOWLING; definition: "Lowering" The answer is SCOWLING.

Lowering fish to boat's bottom (8)

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