What does the cryptic crossword clue "Metal chain, ounce perhaps? (6)" mean?

The definition is "ounce perhaps?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FE (synonym="FE") + LINE (synonym="LINE") = FELINE; definition: "ounce perhaps?" The answer is FELINE.

Metal chain, ounce perhaps? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27559 | 22 Across | 2018-07-12 flower

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